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  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 10-17% of middle-aged men and 3-9% of women, particularly the obese.
  • OSA is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
  • Intermittent hypoxia in OSA causes oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, promoting atherosclerosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the cardiovascular outcomes associated with OSA.
  • To discuss animal models used for investigating OSA's biological and cellular mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of cardiovascular outcomes in OSA.
  • Analysis of existing animal models for OSA research.

Main Results:

  • OSA contributes to significant cardiovascular risks.
  • Various animal models are employed to simulate human OSA conditions for research.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding OSA's cardiovascular impact is crucial.
  • Animal models are vital tools for elucidating OSA's complex mechanisms and developing interventions.