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Cardiovascular issues in obstructive sleep apnoea in children: A brief review

Marcella Gallucci1, Monica Gessaroli1, Gabriele Bronzetti2

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|September 25, 2020
PubMed

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in children can lead to serious cardiovascular issues. This review examines the early and late cardiac changes associated with paediatric OSA.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is prevalent in children (1-6%).
  • OSA causes airway occlusion during sleep, leading to arousal and disrupted sleep.
  • It is linked to neurocognitive deficits and altered gas exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review early and late cardiological changes in children with OSA.
  • To highlight the impact of apnoeic events on the paediatric cardiovascular system.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent findings.
  • Focus on paediatric population.

Main Results:

  • OSA can trigger cardiovascular complications via sympathetic nervous system activation.
  • Inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways are implicated.
  • Increased risk of systemic hypertension in affected children.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular effects of OSA can manifest early in life.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for paediatric cardiac care.
  • Further research into early detection and intervention is warranted.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular complicationsChildrenObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)Sleep disordered breathing (SDB)

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