Europace 2006 8(11):984-987; doi:10.1093/europace/eul105
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PACING/ICD/CRT
Cardiac pacing in sleep apnoea: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Emmanuel N. Simantirakis and
Panos E. Vardas*
Cardiology Department, Heraklion University Hospital, PO Box 1352, Stavrakia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
The sleep apnoea syndrome is a particularly common health problem associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, as well as harmful socioeconomical and familial complications. In this article, the diagnostic and therapeutic role of cardiac pacing in this syndrome is discussed.
Key Words: Cardiac pacing, Sleep apnoea
* Corresponding author. Tel: +30 2810 392877; fax: +30 2810 542055. E-mail address: cardio{at}med.uoc.gr

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