Sleep apnea linked to cardiovascular risks.

摘要

The study included 394 patients with high blood pressure and non-sleepy OSA (a mild form that does not affect daytime alertness) who were randomized to receive CPAP or no treatment. The researchers found that, on average, patients who used a CPAP machine experienced a-2 mm Hg decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure after 1 year compared with controls."This suggests that CPAP can be used not only to treat the symptoms of sleep apnea but also to reduce cardiovascular risk in apneic patients," said Barbe.