Journal of hypertension

The most recent articles from: J. Hypertens. October 2010

Journal of hypertension · Oct 2010

Editorial Comment

Effects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on hypertension control in patients with sleep-related breathing disorders: available evidence and unresolved issues.

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Journal of hypertension · Oct 2010

Randomized Controlled Trial

Continuous positive airway pressure treatment in sleep apnea patients with resistant hypertension: a randomized, controlled trial.

This controlled trial assessed the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on blood pressure (BP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and resistant hypertension (RH). ⋯ In patients with resistant hypertension and OSA, CPAP treatment for 3 months achieves reductions in 24-h BP. This effect is seen in patients with ABPM-confirmed resistant hypertension who use CPAP more than 5.8 h.

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