Is it Mandatory to do a 24 hour ABPM in all Patients with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

Abstract

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has been described as a risk factor for arterial hypertension (HT). One of the proposed mechanisms linking these conditions is non dipping (ND) pattern in nocturnal blood pressure, however evidence is variable and based on specific populations with underlying conditions. Data for OSA and ND in subjects residing at high altitude are currently unavailable.

Keywords

• obstructive sleep apnoea
• ambulatory monitoring
• blood pressure
• hypertension
• non-dipping
• nocturnal hypertension