"Cardiovascular Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome"

This article is an update of past and current data on the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND KEY POINTS: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common, but under-recognised, condition and should not be considered simplistically as the association of snoring and obesity.

It may be suspected by the clinical history but a definite diagnosis requires the practice of polysomnography. Numerous studies have found a significant relationship between the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and the occurrence of cardiovascular events.

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