CPAP Therapy Reduces Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Sleep Apnea, New Meta-Analysis Shows
China: A new systematic review and meta-analysis has provided strong evidence that Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy can positively impact cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The research, published in Respiratory Medicine Journal, sheds light on how this commonly used treatment for OSA may help reduce the risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions.
"CPAP therapy resulted in reductions in blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting blood glucose. However, it did not affect LDL-C, HDL-C, waist circumference, or BMI. Compliance with CPAP was essential for achieving these metabolic improvements, with the most significant benefits observed in younger, obese patients with OSA," the researchers reported.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where the airway becomes blocked during sleep, leading to breathing interruptions. It is commonly associated with a range of serious health problems, including hypertension, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. CPAP therapy, which works by keeping the airway open with a continuous stream of air, has long been used to treat OSA. However, its effects on cardiometabolic health—specifically, its ability to reduce risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar—have been less well understood.
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