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Cardiovascular Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Brynn K Dredla1, Pablo R Castillo2
1Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA. Dredla.brynn@mayo.edu.
Current Cardiology Reports
|November 11, 2019
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases like hypertension and heart failure. However, research is ongoing to confirm if treating OSA reduces cardiovascular risks.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sleep Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Existing studies indicate a strong association between untreated moderate to severe OSA and conditions such as hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical evidence linking obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with major cardiovascular conditions.
- To evaluate the current understanding of OSA's role as a cardiovascular risk factor.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of clinical evidence.
- Analysis of studies investigating the relationship between OSA and cardiovascular outcomes.
Main Results:
- Current data confirm that OSA is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Untreated moderate to severe OSA is linked to hypertension, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure.
- Uncertainty remains regarding the benefits of OSA treatment in reducing cardiovascular disease risk, partly due to compliance issues in CPAP trials.
Conclusions:
- Obstructive sleep apnea is a confirmed risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Further clinical trials are necessary to determine if OSA treatment effectively decreases cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Keywords:
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