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Somers - Figure 35

Increased CRP in Patients with OSA

FIG. 35:  As seen in Figure 22, patients with OSA tend to have higher levels of the inflammatory marker, c-reactive protein (CRP).    

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References

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Shamsuzzaman AS, Winnicki M, Lanfranchi P, et al. Elevated C-reactive protein in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Circulation 2002;105:2462-2464.