Changes in Intra-Abdominal Visceral Fat and Serum Leptin Levels in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Following Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

1999449 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kazuo Chin · Kyoto University Hospital

Kouichi Shimizu · Kyoto University Hospital

Takaya Nakamura · Nakamura Memorial Hospital

Noboru Narai · Kyoto University Hospital

Hiroaki Masuzaki · Kyoto University Hospital

Yoshihiro Ogawa · Kyoto University Hospital

Michiaki Mishima

Abstract

Correction of sleep disordered breathing by NCPAP may be used to reduce VFA in OSAS patients. OSAS may have significant effects on the serum leptin levels.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Sleep and Wakefulness Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 100, Issue 7, pp. 706-712

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.100.7.706

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