Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
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March 2007
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Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis · Mar 2007
ReviewObstructive sleep apnea: an update on mechanisms and cardiovascular consequences.
There is growing recognition of the widespread incidence and health consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This review examines the evidence linking sleep apnea with cardiovascular disease and discusses potential mechanisms underlying this link. ⋯ Patients with OSA are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. OSA should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hypertensive patients who are obese. In particular, OSA should be excluded in patients with hypertension resistant to conventional drug therapy.