Effects of fixed versus auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure on vascular function in patients with resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of resistant hypertension. We investigated the effects of 2 modalities of positive airway pressure; fixed continuous airway pressure (fCPAP) versus auto-titrating positive airway pressure (APAP) on arterial function in subjects with resistant hypertension and severe OSA.

Source: Artery Research - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karen Tran, R.J. Kimoff, S.S. Daskalopoulou Source Type: research