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Re: hypopneas vs. apneas


Posted by John D on February02, 2000 at 14:08:21:

In Reply to: hypopneas vs. apneas posted by Alex on February02, 2000 at 11:09:27:

Alex-
The "apnea-hyropnea index"(AHI)is exactly the same thing as the "respiratory disturbance index" (RDI). Both are very important as both disturb meaningful sleep even if full arousals do not occur. Best always.
John D.

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