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Relationship Between the Apolipoprotein E Genotype and LDL Particle Size in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Angiology - 1 Nov 2016
Vekic Jelena, Joppa Pavol, Habalova Viera, Tisko Radovan, Zeljkovic Aleksandra, Pobeha Pavol, Gojkovic Tamara, Spasojevic-Kalimanovska Vesna, Strbova Zuzana, Kuklisova Zuzana, Slaba Eva, Rizzo Manfredi, Tkacova Ruzena
Abstract excerpt
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with dyslipidemia and increased cardiovascular risk. We assessed the effects of apolipoprotein E ( APOE) genotype on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particle size and lipid subclasses (separated by gradient gel electrophoresis) in patients with OSA. Stable patients (n = 181) prospectively recruited underwent full polysomnography. Both...
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