[Cardiovascular manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea. Effects of the treatment]

There is a direct relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure, ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea, defined as an intermittent complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep, occurs in approximately 4% of adults, although some authors suggest a 9% prevalence in women and 24% in men. Due to its high frequency, this condition must be considered as another cardiovascular risk factor that should be prevented and adequately treated.