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Investigation of the Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS)on Vascular Endothelial Function in Coronary Slow Flow (CSF) Patients

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Yuan Li, Huiping Zhang, Yafeng Hao, Zhian Jiang, Wenliang Xiao, Tongshun Xu, Tao Wang

Background and Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is one of the most recognized sleep apneas which are induced by complete or partial blocking of the upper airway. Multiple consequences of OSAHS have been identified clinically, most notably cardiovascular disease. We aim to explore the effect of OSAHS on the function of cardiac endothelia in coronary slow flow (CSF) patients.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 90 patients who were diagnosed with having CSF but displayed normal coronary angiography (CAG). Based on nocturnal polysomnography (PSG) results, patients were divided into 2 groups – an OSAHS (OSAHS/CSF) group (n=39) and a non-OSAHS (CSF) gro... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.S1-004

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