Table 1

Characteristics of participating subjects.

Age (y)
49 (38 – 65)
Sex
14 M/2F
BMI (Kg/m2)
30.8 ± 4.5
ESS
12.3 ± 1.1
Co morbidities
HBP (n = 6), CAD (n = 4), diabetes (n = 4), gout (n = 1), GERD (n = 1)
Medications
Beta blockers (n = 4), ACE (n = 2), AR blockers (n = 2), diuretics (n = 2), nitrates (n = 2), Allopurinol (n = 1).
RDI (n/h)
38. 5 ± 20.0

ESS: Epworth Sleepiness score, RDI: respiratory disturbances index. HBP: high blood pressure, CAD: Coronary artery disease, GERD: Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Mean (range) or SD

Sériès et al. Respiratory Research 2008 9:56   doi:10.1186/1465-9921-9-56