The Japanese Society of Hypertension (JSH) revised the Guidelines for the Management of
Hypertension 2014 (JSH 2014), and published the JSH 2019. In the development of the JSH …

Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review is to provide supporting evidence for the
clinical practice guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults using …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder, and continuous airway
positive pressure (CPAP) is considered to be the gold standard of therapy. CPAP however is …

Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in patients with coronary artery
disease (CAD), many of whom do not report daytime sleepiness. First-line treatment for …

Importance Many adverse health outcomes are associated with obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). Objective To review primary care–relevant evidence on screening adults for OSA …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher levels of blood pressure (BP),
which can lead to increased cardiovascular risk. Objective To compare the association of …

Sleep-induced apnea and disordered breathing refers to intermittent, cyclical cessations or
reductions of airflow, with or without obstructions of the upper airway (OSA). In the presence …

Context Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for patients
with symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, its indication for all patients with …

Rationale: Randomized controlled trials showed no effect of positive airway pressure (PAP)
therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on cardiovascular (CV) risk. However, patient …