New opportunities for screening of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a pilot study

Conclusion: The present study suggests that in young patients with OSA without known CVD, CACS may overcome the risk underestimation of classical FRS. Using CACS≥75th percentile may contribute to more individual approach to these patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Petkova, D., Angelov, A., Stratev, V., Dobreva, T., Dimitrova, V. Tags: Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research