Nocturnal Hypoxia and Loss of Kidney Function

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Authors

Sofia B. Ahmed · University of Calgary

Paul E. Ronksley · Foothills Medical Centre

Brenda R. Hemmelgarn · University of Calgary

Willis H. Tsai · Foothills Medical Centre

Braden Manns · University of Calgary

Marcello Tonelli · University of Alberta

Scott Klarenbach ·

Abstract

Nocturnal hypoxia was independently associated with an increased risk of accelerated kidney function loss. Further studies are required to determine whether treatment and correction of nocturnal hypoxia reduces loss of kidney function.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 6, Issue 4, pp. e19029-e19029

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0019029

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