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The presence of metabolic syndrome, but not obstructive sleep apnea, independently predicts the small size of low-density lipoprotein particles in patients with OSAS.
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This editorial highlights that the increased cardiovascular risk and atherogenesis observed in obstructive sleep apnea may be largely mediated by the frequent co-occurrence of metabolic syndrome.
Kostapanos et al. (2012) conducted an editorial in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Metabolic syndrome was evaluated. The presence of metabolic syndrome, but not obstructive sleep apnea, independently predicts the small size of low-density lipoprotein particles in patients with OSAS.
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