Serum Levels of Adipocyte Fatty Acid–Binding Protein are Independently Associated with Left Ventricular Mass and Myocardial Performance Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Abstract

Increased A-FABP levels were found in the patients with OSAS, which were correlated significantly with left ventricular mass index and MPI. Further prospective studies are needed to clarify whether increased serum A-FABP level is a marker or a potential mechanism for left ventricular involvement in patients with OSAS.