6 Result(s)
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Paraoxonase 1 Gene L55M Polymorphism and Paraoxonase 1 Activity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
The antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase-1 (PON1) may limit oxidative stress in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of the study was to determine PON1 gene L55...
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Oxidative Stress Markers and Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oxidative stress underlies both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atherosclerosis. The aim of the study was to assess the markers of oxidative stress in plasma at different stages of OSA in non-smoking obese C...
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Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Hypertensive Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In this study we determined the relationship between the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP), and carotid intima-media thicknes...
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Impulse Oscillometry in the Diagnosis of Airway Resistance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Spirometry is a standard lung function test for diagnosis and staging of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Impulse oscillometry (IOS) can be complementary to spirometry, especially in patients at a...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Plasma Selectins in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the study was to analyze three specific adhesion molecules involved in the development of...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Lung Impairment in Scleroderma
Scleroderma typically manifests as fibrosis of the skin, but may also involve other organs, particularly the lungs. Interstitial lung disease and functional abnormalities are observed in the majority of patien...
