Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Induces Atherosclerosis

Volume: 175, Issue: 12, Pages: 1290 - 1297
Published: Jun 15, 2007
Abstract
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition leading to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), is associated with hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and a high cardiovascular risk. A causal link between obstructive sleep apnea and atherosclerosis has not been established.Objectives: The objective of the present study was to examine whether CIH may induce atherosclerosis in C57BL/6J mice.Methods: Forty male C57BL/6J mice, 8 weeks of age, were fed...
Paper Details
Title
Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Induces Atherosclerosis
Published Date
Jun 15, 2007
Volume
175
Issue
12
Pages
1290 - 1297
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