Elevated levels of BMI positively correlate with increased cardiovascular risk in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

P. Carratù (Bari, Italy), G. Corvasce (Bari, Italy), S. Dragonieri (Bari, Italy), L. Marra (Bari, Italy), G. Castellana (Bari, Italy), T. Ranieri (Bari, Italy), O. Resta (Bari, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Obesity: comorbidities
Session: Obesity: comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2548
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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