Is obstructive sleep apnea a risk factor for development of venous thromboembolism?
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with hypercoagulable state that could lead to venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurrence and recurrence. Aim To study the relationship between OSA and the development of VTE. Patients and methods This prospective study was conducted from September...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=4;spage=552;epage=559;aulast=Abd |