Obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension; critical overview

Younghoon Kwon, William S. Tzeng, Jiwon Seo, Jeongok Gang Logan, Marijana Tadic, Gen Min Lin, Miguel Angel Martinez-Garcia, Martino Pengo, Xiaoyue Liu, Yeilim Cho, Luciano F. Drager, William Healy, Geu Ru Hong

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension are two important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Numerous studies have highlighted the interplay between these two conditions. We provide a critical review of the current literature on the role of the OSA as a risk factor for hypertension and its effect on blood pressure (BP). We discuss several key topics: the effect of OSA on nocturnal BP, BP response to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, CPAP effect on BP in refractory hypertension, the role of OSA in BP variability (BPV), and maladaptive cardiac remodeling mediated by OSA’s effect on BP. Finally, we discuss the unique aspects of ethnicity and social determinants of health on OSA with a focus on Asian populations and the disparity in BP control and cardiovascular outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number19
JournalClinical Hypertension
Volume30
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Blood pressure
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Hypertension
  • Obstructive sleep apnea

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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