Ambulatory blood pressure in children with obstructive sleep apnoea: a community based study

2008244 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

A M Li · Prince of Wales Hospital

Chun Ting Au · Shatin Hospital

R Y T Sung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Chung Shun Ho · Chinese University of Hong Kong

P C Ng · Chinese University of Hong Kong

TF Fok · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yun Kwok Wing ·

Abstract

OSA was associated with elevated daytime and nocturnal BP, and is an independent predictor of nocturnal hypertension. This has important clinical implications as childhood elevated BP predicts future cardiovascular risks. Future studies should examine the effect of therapy for OSA on changes in BP.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Thorax

Volume 63, Issue 9, pp. 803-809

DOI: 10.1136/thx.2007.091132

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