Hypertension in Cameroon associated with high likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea: a pilot study

Hypertension in Cameroon associated with high likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea: a pilot study

Abstract Background Although disordered sleep patterns predispose to hypertension (HTN), little is known on the effect of the latter on sleep patterns in sub-Saharan Africa. This study therefore sought to generate preliminary data on the likelihood (risk) of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in hyperten...

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Main Authors: Alfred Kongnyu Njamnshi, Michel Karngong Mengnjo, Eta Ngole Mbong, Samuel Kingue, Julius Yundze Fonsah, Andreas Ateke Njoh, Leonard Njamnshi Nfor, Leonard Ngarka, Samuel Eric Chokote, Felicien Enyime Ntone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Sleep
Sleep questionnaires
Obstructive sleep apnea
hypertension
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0542-1

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