Apnea-hypopnea index of 4 per hour serves as a metabolomic breakpoint in patients referred for polysomnography

O. Kiens (Tartu, Estonia), V. Ivanova (Tartu, Estonia), E. Taalberg (Tartu, Estonia), K. Veeväli (Tartu, Estonia), R. Tamm (Tartu, Estonia), T. Laurits (Tartu, Estonia), B. Ahas (Tartu, Estonia), M. Juss (Tartu, Estonia), T. Hion (Tartu, Estonia), R. Pihlakas (Tartu, Estonia), K. Kilk (Tartu, Estonia), U. Soomets (Tartu, Estonia), A. Altraja (Tartu, Estonia)

Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – Pathophysiology and clinical consequences of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Pathophysiology and clinical consequences of obstructive sleep apnoea
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