Use of pulse transit time on all night polysomnography

S. Ekici, T. Demir (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Diagnostic aspects of sleep apnoea
Session: Diagnostic aspects of sleep apnoea
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1619
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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