Loop gain as a determinant of upper airway stimulation efficacy in sleep apnoea

S. Op de Beeck (Wilrijk, Belgium), A. Wellman (Boston, United States of America), K. Strohl (Cleveland, United States of America), M. Willemen (Edegem, Belgium), J. Verbraecken (Edegem, Belgium), S. Sands (Boston, United States of America), O. Vanderveken (Edegem, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Insights into the pathophysiology of sleep-disordered breathing
Session: Insights into the pathophysiology of sleep-disordered breathing
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4934
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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