Inflammatory markers in middle-aged obese subjects: does obstructive sleep apnea syndrome play a role?
Obese OSAS patients have elevated TNF-alpha levels compared to BMI-matched controls, suggesting a role of OSAS in promoting inflammation, possibly mediated by TNF-a.
Endogenous AVP and the renin-angiotensin system play important roles in maintaining blood pressure after epidural anesthesia in healthy subjects.