CPAP reduces BP and cortisol levels in patients with sleep apnea: Study
Written By : Medha Baranwal
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-08-13 03:30 GMT | Update On 2021-08-13 03:30 GMT
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UK: CPAP treatment in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is associated with lower blood pressure and cortisol levels, show results from a meta-analysis of 637 individuals. The study results appear in the journal Clinical Endocrinology.
Hypertension, OSA, and obesity frequently coexist and are associated with increased levels of cortisol. When investigating suspected Cushing's syndrome and hypertension, identification, and treatment of such patients become important. Studies on the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on cortisol and blood pressure have been conducted but are limited by a small sample size and have yielded conflicting results.
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