Cardiovascular Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment in Normotensive Patients

Cardiovascular Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Normotensive Patients and the Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Recent evidences suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can contribute to cardiovascular disease even in the absence of hypertension. However, there are few data regarding the impact of OSA on the preHypertension and Masked Hypertension in apparently normotensive patients with OSA as well as the impact of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Severe OSA patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking
• Sustained Hypertension
• Heart failure
• Diabetes
• Renal diseases
• Under use of any medication
• Under treatment for OSA