Nocturnal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP) Decreases High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) in Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome
Background. Systemic and airway inflammation has recently been linked to obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and is considered to be a probable risk factor for OSAHS-induced cardiovascular damage. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), as an inflammatory mediator, may be useful...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Sleep Disorders |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8913247 |