| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8805246 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Higher BMI values were correlated with lower Nadir SaO2 during overnight polysomnography. Since hypoxia stress is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and alters the lipid metabolism, dietary consulting should be recommended in association with other treatment modalities for OSA.
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Authors
Domenico Ciavarella, Michele Tepedino, Claudio Chimenti, Giuseppe Troiano, Manuela Mazzotta, Maria Pia Foschino Barbaro, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Michele Cassano,