Nocturnal intermittent hypoxia and short sleep duration are independently associated with elevated C-reactive protein levels in patients with coronary artery disease
Nocturnal intermittent hypoxia is identified by using nocturnal pulse oximetry in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Nocturnal intermittent hypoxia and short sleep duration were independently associated with elevated serum CRP levels. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and sleep shortage might be important modifiable factors in CAD patients.