Research progress on obstructive sleep apnea increasing the risk of cerebrovascular disease

VernacularTitle:阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停增加脑血管病发病风险的研究进展
Author: Zhiwen HOU ¹ ; Haifang HU ; Yihan AN
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1. 杭州市萧山区第一人民医院（温州医科大学附属萧山医院），杭州　311200
Keywords: Sleep apnea, obstructive; Cerebrovascular disorders; Pathologic processes
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(7):758-763
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a clinical syndrome that presents with repeated upper airway stenosis, collapse, obstruction and frequent episodes of apnea during sleep causing a series of pathophysiological changes in the body. Studies have shown that OSA, as an independent risk factor, increases the occurrence and recurrence of cerebrovascular disease, which may lead to disability or death of patients. This article reviews the pathophysiological mechanism of OSA increasing the risk of cerebrovascular disease and related clinical research progress.