Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment of Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Reduces Cardiovascular Risk

J. Buchner, Nikolaus; M. Sanner, Bernd; Borgel, Jan; C. Rump, Lars

doi:10.1164/rccm.200611-1588oc

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment of Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Reduces Cardiovascular Risk

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Authors:

Nikolaus J. Buchner

Bernd M. Sanner

Jan Borgel

Abstract

Abstract Rationale Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to increased cardiovascular risk, but the impact of mild forms of OSA and their treatment on cardiovascular outcomes remains controversial. Objectives To prospectively investigate cardiovascular outcomes in treated versus untreated patients ...

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