Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a sleep
related breathing disorder affecting a significant section
of middle aged population. The pro inflammatory state
that exists in OSA patients contributes to accelerated
atherosclerosis and increased incidence of cardiovascular
and cerebrovascular disease. Coronary Artery Calcium
(CAC) has emerged as a non invasive tool for assessment
of underlying atherosclerosis. It helps predict future
cardiovascular
events,
thereby
helping in
risk
stratification and modifying treatment decisions. The
scope of CAC scoring in specific subpopulation of OSA
patients remains to be defined.
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Coronary Artery Calcium Score and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Dalim Kumar Baidya*, Riddhi Kundu and Nishant Patel
Corresponding Author: Dalim Kumar Baidya,
Received: Sep 25, 2014
Accepted: Nov 19, 2014
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Dalim Kumar Baidya (2014), Coronary Artery Calcium Score and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Aperito J Surg and
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