Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and arterial hypertension: expert opinion

Abstract

The combination of the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome and arterial hypertension (AH) is a common problem affecting both the medical and social aspects of a patient's life. CPAP-therapy is the main treatment of sleep-discorded breathing. This paper focuses on up-to-date data on the relationship between OSA and AH and reviews studies evaluating the effect of CPAP-therapy on blood pressure, the risk of cardiovascular complications and the quality of life of patients.