Investigating the correlation between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent and increasingly recognized condition worldwide. It is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases(CVD), contributing substantially to the global healthcare burden. Despite its significance, the relationship between OSA and CVD remains underappreciated among clinicians, posing challenges to effective treatment and management. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the association between OSA and CVD, addressing key aspects such as epidemiology, pathophysiology mechanism, diagnostic approaches, evaluation strategies and treatment modalities.