How common is obstructive sleep apnea in young hypertensive patients?
In conclusion, after excluding other possible causes of hypertension, we found OSA to be highly prevalent in hypertensive patients younger than 35 years old. Increasing age and high body mass index were predictors for OSA in young hypertensive patients.
Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
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