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Hypopnea natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
Hypopnea is a disorder that results in excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including traffic accidents, diminished productivity in the work place and emotional problems.
Cardiovascular consequences of hypopnea include myocardial infarction, stroke, psychiatric problems, impotence, cognitive dysfunction, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and memory loss.
References
References
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