The different apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) calculated according to different hypopnea definitions and their relation with the oxygen desaturation and major symptoms

T. Ulukavak Ciftci, O. Kokturk, S. Ozkan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Diagnosis of sleep related breathing disorders
Session: Diagnosis of sleep related breathing disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1786
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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