Does sleepiness have an impact on echocardiographic parameters in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after 6M CPAP therapy?

H. Vrints, C. Van De Heyning, M. Kerremans, W. De Backer, C. Vrints, B. Shivalkar, J. Verbraecken (Antwerp, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Cardiovascular complications in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Cardiovascular complications in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 840
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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