Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder characterized by collapse of the upper
airway during sleep. Downstream effects involve the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and …

D-dimer is a soluble fibrin degradation product deriving from the plasmin-mediated
degradation of cross-linked fibrin. D-dimer can hence be considered a biomarker of …

Background Gabapentin and pregabalin are commonly prescribed medications to treat pain
in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Gabapentin and pregabalin can cause fluid retention …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) is one of the leading causes of preventable cardiovascular disease in the …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic and prevalent condition that is associated with
endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and imposes excess overall cardiovascular risk …

INTRODUCTION—The most common presentations of venous thrombosis are deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity and pulmonary embolism. The causes of venous …

D-dimer containing species are soluble fibrin degradation products derived from plasmin-
mediated degradation of cross-linked fibrin, ie,'D-dimer'. D-dimer can hence be considered a …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and pulmonary embolism (PE) remain major health issues
worldwide. Data from pathophysiological studies suggest that both intermittent hypoxia and …

Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) share
some risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and dietary habits. Poor self-rated health (SRH) …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) describes a spectrum of abnormal
breathing patterns during sleep characterised by snoring, increased upper airway resistance …