Researchers probe hidden heart risks in sleep apnea patients
NCT ID NCT01089257
Summary
This study aimed to understand how obstructive sleep apnea affects the heart and blood vessels before obvious symptoms appear. Researchers observed 133 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea to identify early signs of cardiovascular damage and see if CPAP breathing therapy could improve these early changes. The goal was to find markers that could predict future heart problems in this population.
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Locations
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France : Laboratoire EFCR - Functional cardiorespiratory explorations laboratory
Grenoble, 38000, France
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France : Laboratoire EFCR - Functional cardiorespiratory explorations laboratory
Saint-Etienne, 42000, France
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France : Laboratoire d'explorations fonctionnelles du système nerveux - Functional explorations laboratory of nervous system
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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