Oxidative stress mediated arterial dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and the effect of continuous positive airway pressure treatment

Oxidative stress mediated arterial dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and the effect of continuous positive airway pressure treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several studies suggest an increase of oxidative stress and a reduction of endothelial function in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). We assessed the association between OSAS, endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress. Furt...

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Main Authors: Del Ben Maria, Fabiani Mario, Loffredo Lorenzo, Polimeni Licia, Carnevale Roberto, Baratta Francesco, Brunori Marco, Albanese Fabiana, Augelletti Teresa, Violi Francesco, Angelico Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/12/36

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