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. 2016 Mar 21;12:85–103. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S74703

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Schematic representation of the OSA-related effects on cardiac structure and function.

Note: Red, effects on the left heart; blue, effects on the pulmonary circulation and right heart.

Abbreviations: LA, left atrium/atrial; LV, left ventricle/ventricular; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea; RA, right atrium/atrial; RV, right ventricle/ventricular.