Table 2

Serum levels of IMA and CIMT values in OSA and control groups

MarkerOSAControlp Value
IMA (ABSU)1.231±0.1021.088±0.1560.0003
cIMT (mm)0.88±0.260.75±0.170.005
Albumin (g/dl)4.95±0.324.89±0.38>0.05
  • Data are presented as means±SD.

  • p Values were calculated by Mann-Whitney U-tests.

  • CIMT, Carotid intima–media thickness; IMA, Ischemia-modified albumin; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea.