Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Sleep Apnea01:21

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops intermittently during sleep, often leading to significant health issues. Each episode can last from 10 to 20 seconds or more and is frequently accompanied by a brief arousal from sleep. This disturbance, largely unnoticed by the individual, can lead to severe daytime fatigue. Commonly, individuals seek help after being informed by their partners about loud snoring and noticeable breathing pauses during sleep.
The condition is more prevalent among...
Hypertension and Regulation of Blood Pressure01:18

Hypertension and Regulation of Blood Pressure

Hypertension, the most common cardiovascular disease, is diagnosed through repeated measurements of elevated blood pressure. Its risks, including damage to the kidney, heart, and brain, are directly proportional to blood pressure levels. Starting from 115/75 mm Hg, the risk of cardiovascular disease doubles with each increment of 20/10 mm Hg. The diagnosis relies on blood pressure measurements, not on patient symptoms, as hypertension is often asymptomatic until end-organ damage is imminent or...
Hypertension I: Introduction01:28

Hypertension I: Introduction

Hypertension is a widespread, long-term medical condition where blood pressure in the arteries remains elevated. It is characterized by systolic blood pressure readings of 130 mm Hg or above or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) readings of 80 mm Hg or higher. Unmanaged hypertension poses significant health risks, making the distinction between primary (or essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension crucial, as their management and implications vary.Primary HypertensionPrimary hypertension,...
Hypertension II: Pathophysiology01:29

Hypertension II: Pathophysiology

Hypertension is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against artery walls is excessively high, posing risks such as heart disease. The condition's underlying mechanisms involve complex interactions among the cardiovascular, kidney, and autonomic nervous systems.Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS): This system significantly influences blood pressure regulation. When blood pressure decreases, the kidneys secrete renin. This enzyme transforms angiotensinogen, a plasma protein,...
Hypertension III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:30

Hypertension III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

Hypertension is asymptomatic and also referred to as the "silent killer" until it progresses to a severe stage or causes target organ disease. Patients may experience symptoms stemming from the strain on blood vessels and tissues in various organs or the heart's increased workload.Physical exams might show no abnormalities other than high blood pressure. Signs of vascular damage, when present, correspond to the organs supplied by the affected vessels, leading to target organ damage. For...
Other Pulmonary Disorders01:17

Other Pulmonary Disorders

Respiratory disorders encompass a range of conditions with varying levels of severity. Asthma, marked by chronic airway inflammation and hypersensitivity, is one such condition. It can lead to airway obstruction due to factors like bronchial spasms, mucosal edema, increased mucus secretion, or epithelial damage. Asthma triggers are diverse, ranging from allergens to emotional upset, and treatment focuses on both immediate relief through bronchodilators and long-term inflammation suppression.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Weight and sleep health in OSA: exploring their link.

Frontiers in sleep·2026
Same author

Understanding the Significance of Chronic Non-cancer Pain in Patients Undergoing Polysomnography and Identifying Predictors of Increased Pain Interference.

International journal of behavioral medicine·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "The effects of intermittent fasting on sleep quality and cardiometabolic health outcomes in adults with overweight/obesity status: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials" [Sleep Medicine Reviews 84 (2025) 102193].

Sleep medicine reviews·2026
Same author

Association Between Novel Lipid and Anthropometric Indices and Sleep Duration and Disturbance: A Cross-Sectional NHANES Study 2005-2020.

International journal of endocrinology·2025
Same author

The effects of intermittent fasting on sleep quality and cardiometabolic health outcomes in adults with overweight/obesity status: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Sleep medicine reviews·2025
Same author

A Pilot Randomised Non-Inferiority Trial of Auto-Titrating Versus Fixed Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)·2025
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

Acupoint Application Combined with Ear Plaster Therapy for Treating Sleep Disorders with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
04:53

Acupoint Application Combined with Ear Plaster Therapy for Treating Sleep Disorders with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: October 18, 2024

Hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea.

Craig L Phillips1, Denise M O'Driscoll

  • 1Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia ; National Health and Medical Research Council Center for Integrated Research and Understanding of Sleep, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia ; Discipline of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

Nature and Science of Sleep
|June 11, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes hypertension through sympathetic activation, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Treating OSA can help control blood pressure.

Keywords:
ambulatory blood pressurehypertensionintermittent hypoxiaobstructive sleep apneasympathetic activation

More Related Videos

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
07:54

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on: December 6, 2016

Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders
05:34

Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders

Published on: August 18, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Acupoint Application Combined with Ear Plaster Therapy for Treating Sleep Disorders with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
04:53

Acupoint Application Combined with Ear Plaster Therapy for Treating Sleep Disorders with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: October 18, 2024

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
07:54

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on: December 6, 2016

Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders
05:34

Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders

Published on: August 18, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Hypertension Research

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a growing health concern linked to cardiovascular disease.
  • Evidence suggests OSA plays a causal role in developing systemic hypertension.
  • Apnea-induced physiological changes contribute to nocturnal and sustained hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the link between obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
  • To examine pathophysiological mechanisms connecting OSA and hypertension.
  • To discuss OSA epidemiology and the impact of OSA treatment on blood pressure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies from the last two decades on OSA and hypertension.
  • Analysis of physiological changes during apnea events.
  • Examination of sympathetic activation, inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction pathways.

Main Results:

  • Acute hemodynamic changes and intermittent hypoxia in OSA promote hypertension.
  • Pathophysiological mechanisms include sympathetic overactivity, inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction.
  • OSA is a significant risk factor for developing and sustaining hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • OSA is a key contributor to systemic hypertension.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of OSA-induced hypertension is crucial.
  • Treatment of OSA may improve blood pressure control in affected individuals.