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    • Sleep Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Metabolic Disorders

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    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep.
    • OSA leads to intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation, impacting multiple physiological systems.
    • Known OSA comorbidities include obesity, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and liver damage.

    Purpose:

    • To review and synthesize clinical and experimental evidence connecting Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a spectrum of other diseases.
    • To highlight the multifaceted nature of OSA's impact beyond respiratory disturbances.

    Summary:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) causes airway obstruction, leading to hypoxemia and fragmented sleep.
    • OSA is associated with neurocognitive, endocrine, cardiovascular, and metabolic dysfunctions.
    • Established links exist with obesity, cardiovascular risk, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus type 2, liver damage, polycystic ovary syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux, and chronic kidney disease.

    Impact:

    • Understanding these associations is crucial for comprehensive patient management and risk stratification.
    • This review provides a foundation for further research into the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for OSA comorbidities.