What is the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension?
Several studies have found an association between obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension. For example, the Peppard et al. study (2000) found that the odds of having hypertension were three times greater for individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea compared to those without. Additionally, Lavie et al. (2000) found that the prevalence of hypertension was higher among those with severe obstructive sleep apnea than those with mild or no sleep apnea. Logan et al. (2001) also found that those with uncontrolled hypertension were more likely to have unrecognized sleep apnea. These findings suggest that there is a relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension. 