Sex Influences Endothelial Function in Sleep-Disordered Breathing

2004134 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Michael Faulx · University Hospitals of Cleveland

Emma K. Larkin · Case Western Reserve University

Brian D. Hoit · University Hospitals of Cleveland

Joan Aylor · Case Western Reserve University

Andrew T. Wright · Case Western Reserve University

Susan Redline · Case Western Reserve University

Abstract

Moderate levels of SBD are associated with impaired conduit and resistance endothelial function in women. Women with SDB may be more vulnerable to early SDB-related cardiovascular disease than are men.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 27, Issue 6, pp. 1113-1120

DOI: 10.1093/sleep/27.6.1113

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