Obstructive sleep apnoea as a risk factor for atherosclerosis – implication for preventive and personalised treatment

Atherosclerosis with its manifestations and associated diseases is a main cause of morbidity and mortality in industrial countries. The pathomechanisms underlying atherosclerosis are complex and comprise exogenous factors as well as genetic predisposition. Beyond the well-defined risk factors for th...

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Main Authors: Tuleta, Izabela, Pabst, Stefan, Juergens, Uwe R., Nickenig, Georg, Skowasch, Dirk
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Springer Netherlands 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3405376/