There is growing recognition of cardiovascular consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Recurrent episodes of airway obstructions result in hypoxia and hypercapnia increasing sympathetic neural ...
Obstructive sleep apnea is a prevalent disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly due to cardiovascular disease. An emerging cardiovascular risk factor, arterial ...
The risk of sudden death from cardiac causes in the general population peaks from 6 a.m. to noon and has a nadir from midnight to 6 a.m. Obstructive sleep apnea is highly prevalent and associated with ...