Studies show that sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and is associated with obesity. However, it is unclear how sleep apnea affects fat tissue. Studies have shown that fat tissue is likely involved in developing cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to see how sleep apnea changes fat tissue.
Studies show that sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and is associated with obesity. However, it is unclear how sleep apnea affects fat tissue. Studies have shown that fat tissue is likely involved in developing cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to see how sleep apnea changes fat tissue.
A Cross-sectional Study Examining Adipose Tissue in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55901
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18 Years to 60 Years
ALL
Yes
Mayo Clinic,
Virend Somers, MD., Ph.D, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic
2024-12