Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2803006 Growth Hormone & IGF Research 2010 7 Pages PDF
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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