Evaluation of carotid artery elasticity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome using quantitative arterial stiffness technique

Objective To explore the changes and clinical value of carotid elasticity index in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) by quantitative arterial stiffness(OAS) technique. Methods Seventy-two OSAS patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether there was coexisting