The effect of obstructive sleep apnea on the increased risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nader SalariHabibolah KhazaieMaryam AbolfathiHooman GhasemiShervin ShabaniShna RasoulpoorMasoud MohammadiShabnam RasoulpoorBehnam Khaledi-Paveh

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2021)

OSA is considered a cardiovascular risk factor. There is a relationship between the severity of OSA and the risk of cardiovascular disease. OSA increases the risk of heart attack, CHD, and death from cardiovascular disease.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
cardiovascular disease
positive airway pressure
type diabetes
risk factors
cardiovascular events
cardiovascular risk factors
heart failure
atrial fibrillation
coronary artery disease