Detection of Early Ultrasonographic Markers of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Prediabetes Patients
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October 18, 2021Effect of Maternal Obstructive Sleep Apnea- Hypopnea on 24-Hour Blood Pressure, Nocturnal Blood Pressure Dipping and Arterial Stiffness in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
P. Panyarath and colleagues at McGill University investigated the link between obstructive sleep apneahypopnea (OSAH) and pregnancy outcomes in an ongoing pilot randomized controlled trial. The research aims to assess the impact of OSAH treatment on blood pressure and arterial stiffness in pregnant women. Results indicated that a majority of women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and OSAH exhibited non-dipping blood pressure, and increased arterial stiffness correlated with the severity of OSAH during REM sleep. These findings suggest that addressing OSAH could be a targeted approach to improve blood pressure and mitigate vascular risks in women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.