... monitored. A reduction in oxygen saturation to ≤ 4 or the occurrence of symptoms of physiologic awaken-ing, following at least a 30% reduction in air flow for a minimum of 10 sec, was considered ... 33]. In addition, the effect of menopause on LP-PLA2 levels is unclear. Based on the current literature, value of Lp-PLA2 in women is controversial. Conclusion Despite these limitations, ... mellitus, smoking and hypercholesterolemia. In addition, small number of the patients may be the cause of the limited difference between groups. Limitation The major limitation of the study is...