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  • Cardiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an underdiagnosed condition frequently associated with essential hypertension (HTN), resistant hypertension (r-HTN), and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • A significant percentage of young adults (18-35 years) with unexplained HTN have underlying OSA.
  • The link between OSA and HTN involves complex pathophysiology, including sympathetic hyperactivity and metabolic derangements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of hypertension associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • To highlight recent findings on the relationship between OSA and HTN severity and potential therapeutic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data, pathophysiological mechanisms, and emerging treatment strategies.
  • Evaluation of diagnostic methods for OSA, including home sleep studies.

Main Results:

  • Mild sleep apnea is a risk factor for HTN, with 89% of young hypertensive patients having undiagnosed OSA.
  • Home sleep studies are as effective as polysomnography for OSA diagnosis.
  • Nocturnal oxygen desaturation correlates with HTN severity, and gut microbiome alterations worsen HTN in OSA patients.
  • Emerging treatments include carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and probiotics.
  • OSA recognition improves outcomes post-STEMI.

Conclusions:

  • OSA and HTN share adverse pathophysiological connections, challenging blood pressure control.
  • Screening for OSA is recommended for patients with refractory hypertension.
  • Understanding and managing OSA is critical for effective hypertension treatment and cardiovascular health.