| Title | Sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular health. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Budhiraja R, Quan SF |
| Journal | Curr Opin Pulm Med |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 501-6 |
| Date Published | 2005 Nov |
| ISSN | 1070-5287 |
| Keywords | Cardiovascular Diseases, Endothelium, Vascular, Female, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Heart, Humans, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Male, Respiration, Risk Factors, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive |
| Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Sleep-disordered breathing is a widely prevalent condition and may have serious medical, social, and economic consequences. This review evaluates the role of sleep-disordered breathing in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality on the basis of recent literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Epidemiologic studies, retrospective reviews, and prospective clinical trials suggest a strong association between sleep-disordered breathing and adverse cardiovascular events. Individuals with sleep-disordered breathing have a higher prevalence of hypertension, which attenuates with treatment. Furthermore, the presence of sleep-disordered breathing augurs an increased risk of coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. SUMMARY: Recent research provides an emerging evidence of the role of sleep-disordered breathing as a risk factor for diverse cardiovascular disorders. |
| DOI | 10.1097/01.mcp.0000183058.52924.70 |
| Alternate Journal | Curr Opin Pulm Med |
| PubMed ID | 16217175 |