Moderating Effect of BMI on the Relationship Between Sympathetic Activation and Blood Pressure in Males with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Baixin ChenVirend K SomersXiangdong TangYun Li

Published in: Nature and science of sleep (2021)

Sympathetic activation is associated with elevated BP in normal weight but not in overweight/obese males with OSA, suggesting that BMI may moderate the association between sympathetic activation and BP in males with OSA.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
weight loss
weight gain
body mass index
blood pressure
positive airway pressure
physical activity
adipose tissue
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
bariatric surgery
heart rate
sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
social support
glycemic control