Key result
A clinic blood pressure >125/83 mmHg in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome was associated with a 2.7-fold relative risk of having masked hypertension.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of masked hypertension in newly diagnosed OSAS patients, and is it associated with target organ damage?
Population
130 newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients, free of recognized cardiovascular disease
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Clinic BP >125/83 mmHg may flag masked hypertension risk in OSAS; leaves open whether ABPM screening improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=130)
What is the prevalence of masked hypertension in newly diagnosed OSAS patients, and is it associated with target organ damage?
Relative Risk: 2.7
Masked hypertension is highly prevalent (30%) in newly diagnosed OSAS patients and is associated with early target organ damage, suggesting ambulatory BP monitoring should be considered when clinic BP is >125/83 mmHg.
Baguet et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (n=130). Clinic BP > 125/83 mmHg vs. Clinic BP ≤ 125/83 mmHg was evaluated on Masked hypertension (RR 2.7). A clinic blood pressure >125/83 mmHg in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome was associated with a 2.7-fold relative risk of having masked hypertension.
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