The Role of Aldosterone in OSA and OSA-Related Hypertension

The Role of Aldosterone in OSA and OSA-Related Hypertension

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is regarded as an independent risk factor for hypertension. The possible mechanism includes oxidative stress, endothelial injury, sympathetic excitement, renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system activation, etc. Clinical studies have found that there is a high coexistence o...

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Main Authors: Yi Wang, Chuan Xiang Li, Ying Ni Lin, Li Yue Zhang, Shi Qi Li, Liu Zhang, Ya Ru Yan, Fang Ying Lu, Ning Li, Qing Yun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea
aldosterone
hypertension
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.801689/full

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