Hypercoagulability: Another Potential Mechanism of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Related Cardiovascular Disease?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease with substantial health and economic impact. There are compelling epidemiologic data implicating OSA in the development of myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular event.

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Published in:Lung 2008-08, Vol.186 (4), p.195-196
Main Authors: Al Lawati, Nabil M., Ayas, Najib T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomarkers - blood
Blood Coagulation
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Diseases - blood
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 - blood
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - blood
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications
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Summary:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease with substantial health and economic impact. There are compelling epidemiologic data implicating OSA in the development of myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular event.
ISSN:0341-2040
1432-1750
DOI:10.1007/s00408-008-9090-x