Effects of CPAP on right ventricular myocardial performance index in obstructive sleep apnea patients without hypertension
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) might cause right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. We aimed to determine the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on right ventricular myocardial perfor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/22 |