Prevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea in hypertensive emergency

Conclusion: OSA had high incidence rate in patients with hypertensive emergency. High body mass index was a predictor for OSA associated with hypertensive emergency.

Source: Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock - June 25, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sittichai Khamsai Sitthan Kachenchart Bundit Sawunyavisuth Panita Limpawattana Jarin Chindaprasirt Vichai Senthong Verajit Chotmongkol Patnarin Pongkulkiat Kittisak Sawanyawisuth Source Type: research