Arterial stiffness and obstructive sleep apnea in the elderly - the PROOF cohort study
Conclusions: In this sample of older healthy subjects, PWV is not affected by AHI and ODI and was not associated to the presence of hypertension. These results may suggest potential protective and adaptive mechanisms in older subjects.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Roche, F., Hupin, D., Millasseau, S., Barthelemy, J. C., Sforza, E. Tags: Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research
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