Correlation between pulse transit time and microvascular impairment in OSAS patients

D. Lacedonia, P. Nazzaro, P. Carratù, G. Schirosi, F. Gadaleta, C. Scoditti, O. Resta (Bari, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Assessment and therapeutical interventions in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Assessment and therapeutical interventions in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3724
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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