Microvascular endothelial dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea is caused by oxidative stress and improved by continuous positive airway pressure therapy.
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Abstract
Endothelial dysfunction has recently been demonstrated in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but the underlying mechanisms are not entirely understood. Oxidative stress is a typical feature of OSA.
Bibliographical data
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 5 |
| ISSN | 0025-7931 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| pubmed | 21311167 |
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