title: Effect of CPAP on cardiovascular risks in OSA patients. A 4-year follow-up, preliminary data.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Medicine, Piazza G. Cesare 12, 70124, Bari, Italy. pierluigicarratu@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Pierluigi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carratù
authors.affiliation: Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Medicine, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Annapaola
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zito
authors.affiliation: Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Medicine, Piazza G. Cesare 12, 70124, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Silvano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dragonieri
authors.affiliation: Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Medicine, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Marco Matteo
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Ciccone
authors.affiliation: Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Medicine, Piazza G. Cesare 12, 70124, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Onofrio
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Resta
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017286:Polysomnography; D012307:Risk Factors; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
keywords: CPAP; Cardiovascular events; FMD; IMT; OSA; Sleep apnea