High levels of sP-selectin in sleep apnea linked to CVD and hypertension: Study
CHINA: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients have higher levels of soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) compared to non-OSA controls, according to a recent study in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
OSA patients are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, atherosclerosis, and venous thromboembolism. sP-selectin levels are also associated with an increased risk of the above-mentioned diseases. But it is unclear whether sP-selectin levels in OSA patients are higher than their counterparts as previous studies have yielded inconsistent results.
Against the above background, Yaqing Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China, and colleagues conducted this meta-analysis to determine if soluble P-selectin levels in OSA patients are higher than their counterparts, given a link of raised sP-selectin concentrations with an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and venous thromboembolism.
For this purpose, the researchers searched the online databases for studies that reported sP-selectin levels of both OSA patients and non-OSA controls. Nine eligible studies were finally evaluated.
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