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Sleep apnea as a cardiovascular risk factor

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orvtudert-2024-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2537-5059 | Journal ISSN: 1453-0953
Language: English
Page range: 14 - 21
Published on: Sep 2, 2025
Published by: Transylvanian Museum Society
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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