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REVIEW

Impact of Desaturation Patterns versus Apnea–Hypopnea Index in the Development of Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

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Pages 1457-1468 | Received 14 May 2022, Accepted 15 Aug 2022, Published online: 25 Aug 2022

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