Mesenteric fat thickness is associated with metabolic syndrome independently of Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index in subjects with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Kin Hung LiuWinnie C W ChuKin Wang ToFanny W S KoSusanna S S NgJenny C L NgaiKa Pang ChanWing Ho YipAnil T AhujaDavid S C Hui

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2015)

MFT, rather than AHI, is the major independent determinant of MetS in subjects with suspected OSA, particularly in non-obese subjects. See Editorial, page 408.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
positive airway pressure
adipose tissue
obstructive sleep apnea
weight loss
pulmonary embolism
sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
cardiovascular risk factors
bariatric surgery