Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular Function in Obese youth

The increasing prevalence of overweight or obese children and adolescents is a significant global health concern. While the effect of obesity on cardiovascular function has been investigated, little is known on the impact of associated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese youth. The aim of the current study was to investigate the influence of OSA on cardiovascular functional parameters in obese youth. This is a prospective single-center observational cross-sectional study. Forty-four obese patients and 44 age and gender matched control subjects were included.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research