Patients with obstructive sleep apnea exhibit impaired endothelial function after myocardial infarction

Chest9.60
Volume: 140, Issue: 1, Pages: 62 - 67
Published: Jul 1, 2011
Abstract
Background null Impaired brachial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is associated with risk for subsequent cardiovascular events in patients after myocardial infarction (MI). These patients often have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We tested the hypothesis that patients with OSA post MI will exhibit more severe impairment in FMD. null Methods null We studied 64 patients with MI admitted to our hospital. OSA was determined using polysomnography. FMD...
Paper Details
Title
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea exhibit impaired endothelial function after myocardial infarction
Published Date
Jul 1, 2011
Journal
Volume
140
Issue
1
Pages
62 - 67
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