Obstructive sleep apnea in adults relationship with cardiovascular and metabolic disorders

This book aims to provide a comprehensive and clear review of the current knowledge of the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, a subject of concern to a wide range of specialists and general practitioners. Separate chapters describe: the defi...

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Main Author: Lurie, Alain (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Basel Karger 2011
Series:Advances in cardiology v. 46
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Table of Contents:
  • Obstructive sleep apnea in adults : epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options
  • Inflammation, oxidative stress, and procoagulant and thrombotic activity in adults with obstructive sleep apnea
  • Metabolic disorders associated with obstructive sleep apnea in adults
  • Endothelial dysfunction in adults with obstructive sleep apnea
  • Hemodynamic and autonomic changes in adults with obstructive sleep apnea
  • Cardiovascular disorders associated with obstructive sleep apnea.