Neck circumference. metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Evaluation of possible linkage

2013111 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Mustafa Yenigün · Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Abstract

In this study. NC in severe OSAS patients was significantly higher than in non-severe OSAS patients. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was not correlated with OSAS severity. NC is an independent risk factor for severe OSAS.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Regulation of Appetite and Obesity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Science Monitor

Volume 19, pp. 111-117

DOI: 10.12659/msm.883776

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