Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is Associated with Increased Aortic Size

Aims: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with significant haemodynamic and metabolic abnormalities during sleep. Previous studies have suggested an association between OSA and aortic dilatation in patients with hypertension and patients with Marfan syndrome. We hypothesised that OSA would be associated with increased aortic size in all patients irrespective of other risk factors.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - June 23, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: E. Robertson, E. Fulthorp, C. Gover, B. Hambly, I. Wilcox, P. Cistulli, R. Jeremy Tags: 296 Source Type: research