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Review series
Sleep · 6: Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and hypertension
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  1. G V Robinson,
  2. J R Stradling,
  3. R J O Davies
  1. Oxford Sleep Unit, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital Site, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, Oxford OX3 7LJ, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr G V Robinson
    Oxford Sleep Unit, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital Site, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, Oxford OX3 7LJ, UK; gracevrobinsonyahoo.co.uk

Abstract

The use of CPAP to control excessive daytime sleepiness in OSAHS probably also produces a substantial reduction in vascular risk. This is reviewed with particular reference to hypertension.

  • AHI, apnoea/hypopnoea index
  • BMI, body mass index
  • CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure
  • OSAHS, obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
  • obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
  • hypertension

https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2003.015875

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