Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2803006 | Growth Hormone & IGF Research | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A low IGF-I level is associated with hypercapnia presumably by reducing ventilatory drive and favouring muscle weakness. The relationship between increased triglycerides and low IGF-I may represent one of mechanisms involved in the OHS increased cardio-vascular risk.
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Authors
Denis Monneret, Jean-Christian Borel, Jean-Louis Pepin, Renaud Tamisier, Nathalie Arnol, Patrick Levy, Patrice Faure,