Sleep clinician discussing alternatives to CPAP with a patient

Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure: What Helps?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can contribute to high blood pressure. Repeated airway obstruction, oxygen drops and arousals place stress on the cardiovascular system. Managing OSA can help, but it does not guarantee normal blood pressure or replace prescribed hypertension treatment. Illustration: discussing sleep symptoms and treatment options. How can OSA affect blood pressure? During OSA,…