International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 01/Sep/2017;30(5):459-63.

Risk Correlation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure in Primary Care

Adson Renato Leite, Erica de Abreu Macedo, Antonio José Lagoeiro Jorge, Maria Luiza Garcia Rosa

DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20170063

Introduction

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), a chronic, progressive disease, with high mortality and morbidity, which has been associated with cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure (HF).

The pathophysiological changes related to OSAS and its contribution to cardiovascular risk are consequences of increased sympathetic activity, increased oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory changes and endothelial dysfunction.

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Risk Correlation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure in Primary Care

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