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Sleep apnea is associated with the increase of certain genera of Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae in the gut microbiome of hypertensive patients
2 Nov 2022
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension are interrelated diseases linked to gut dysbiosis. This study aimed to investigate the effect of OSA on the gut microbiome in the context of hypertension and vice versa.Research design and methods Of 211 consecutively screened patients, 52 completed polysomnography study, medical history questionnaires, and fecal sample collection. 16S rRNA gene sequencing...
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