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Impact of OSA on Biological Markers in Morbid Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Author(s) -
Neus Salord,
Mercè Gasa,
Mercedes Mayos,
Ana Maria Fortuna-Gutiérrez,
Josep M. Montserrat,
Manuel SánchezdelaTorre,
Antònia Barceló,
Ferrán Barbé,
Núria Vilarrasa,
Carmen Monasterio
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical sleep medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1550-9397
pISSN - 1550-9389
DOI - 10.5664/jcsm.3524
Subject(s) - medicine , adipokine , adiponectin , obstructive sleep apnea , metabolic syndrome , body mass index , chemerin , endocrinology , obesity , leptin , polysomnography , population , insulin resistance , apnea , environmental health
There is compelling evidence that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can affect metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular risk, but the intermediate mechanisms through which it occurs have not been well defined. We explored the impact of OSA in morbidly obese patients with MetS on adipokines, pro-inflammatory markers, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis markers.

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