Predictive value of red cell distribution width for overlap syndrome in obstructive sleep apnea
Asli Akyol Gurses,
Utku Ogan Akyildiz
Abstract:PurposeObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prevalent disorders, and the concurrence so-called overlap syndrome (OVS) is not rare either. Early recognition of OVS is essential because this group is more prone to cardiovascular morbidities and requires effective multidisciplinary follow-up. This study aimed to evaluate RDW in patients with severe OSAS and investigate whether it can predict OVS.Patients and methods96 patients were retrospectively analyzed, … Show more
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