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1Groupe hospitalier mutualiste de Grenoble, service de cardiologie, 8, rue Docteur-Calmette, 38028 Grenoble, France; Université Grenoble Alpes, radiopharmaceutiques biocliniques, Inserm U1039, 38043 Grenoble, France.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|September 12, 2016
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to aortic dilatation and acute aortic syndromes (AAS). Screening for OSA in aortic disease patients and aortic screening in OSA patients are recommended.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in cardiovascular and metabolic patients.
- OSA is associated with arterial lesions, particularly when severe.
- A strong link exists between OSA and acute aortic syndromes (AAS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and aortic dilatation.
- To understand the role of OSA in the development of acute aortic syndromes.
- To establish screening recommendations for OSA and aortic disease.
Main Methods:
- Observational study correlating OSA severity with aortic dimensions.
- Review of existing literature on OSA and aortic pathology.
- Clinical recommendations based on current evidence.
Main Results:
- OSA contributes to aortic dilatation through repeated fluctuations in aortic wall pressure.
- Aortic dilatation is a key factor explaining the link between OSA and AAS.
- Ultrasound screening for thoracic and abdominal aortic dilatation is advised for all OSA patients.
Conclusions:
- Systematic OSA screening is recommended for patients diagnosed with aortic disease.
- Systematic aortic screening is recommended for patients with OSA.
- The impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on AAS in OSA patients requires further investigation.
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