Impact of Sleep Respiratory Disorders on Endothelial Function in Children

Impact of Sleep Respiratory Disorders on Endothelial Function in Children

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children can induce endothelial dysfunction, a well-known early marker of atherosclerosis. The study aimed to evaluate a link among endothelial function (measured by flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD)), obesity (evaluated by body mass index (BMI)), and sleep...

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Main Authors: Luigia Brunetti, Ruggiero Francavilla, Pietro Scicchitano, Valentina Tranchino, Maria Loscialpo, Michele Gesualdo, Annapaola Zito, Fara Fornarelli, Marco Sassara, Paola Giordano, Vito Leonardo Miniello, Marco Matteo Ciccone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/719456

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/719456

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