Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea improves blood pressure in men

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-10/aaos-too101012.php

Public release date: 12-Oct-2012
Contact: Lynn Celmer
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Study is the first to examine effectiveness of sleep apnea treatment on high blood pressure and diabetes control in a real-world setting

A new study suggests that when prescribed by physicians in routine practice and used appropriately by patients, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could reduce blood pressure in men with hypertension.

"All types of patients may benefit from this treatment, even those with other chronic medical conditions," said Bharati Prasad, MD, MS, the study's principal investigator. "It's important to now do a prospective study enrolling different types of patients with sleep apnea."