Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Hidden Role of Vitamin D Deficiency

Huai Heng Loh; Siow Phing Tay; Ai Jiun Koa; Mei Ching Yong; Asri Said; Chee Shee Chai; Natasya Marliana Abdul Malik; Anselm Ting Su; Bonnie Bao Chee Tang; Florence Hui Sieng Tan; Norlela Sukor

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Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3) : e70071 DOI: 10.1111/jebm.70071

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Huai Heng Loh, Siow Phing Tay, Ai Jiun Koa, Mei Ching Yong, Asri Said, Chee Shee Chai, Natasya Marliana Abdul Malik, Anselm Ting Su, Bonnie Bao Chee Tang, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Norlela Sukor. Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Hidden Role of Vitamin D Deficiency. Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2025, 18(3): e70071 DOI:10.1111/jebm.70071

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