Markers of Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
ConclusionsCPAP significantly reduced NT‐proBNP in patients suffering from severe OSA and coexisting CAD. Repeated nocturnal myocardial ischemia did not cause myocyte necrosis evidenced by elevated hs‐TropT or ST‐segment depression.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Misa Valo, Annette Wons, Albert Moeller, Claudius Teupe Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research
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