Plasma levels of TNF in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) before and after surgical intervention
Background: Prior studies have shown that biomarkers of inflammation, including TNF-α, are raised in patients with sleep apnea. TNF-α is one of important risk factors for atherosclerosis, stroke, and cardiovascular disease in OSA patients. Aim of the study: To determine whether TNF-α blood levels ar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-07-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763812000258 |