| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8632950 | Metabolism | 2018 | 31 Pages |
Abstract
Weight control is essential to decrease the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality potentially linked to both obesity and OSA. CPAP seems to treat only OSA without decreasing these risks. Other treatment strategies are lifestyle modifications and drug therapy, which need further investigation as well as bariatric surgery for severe cases.
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Authors
Glaucia Carneiro, Maria T. Zanella,