Periodic limb movements during sleep and risk of hypertension: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies suggest an association between periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) and hypertension; however, a systematic evaluation of this relationship is lacking.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies that reported odds ratio, relative risk, hazard ratio, or standardized incidence ratio, comparing the risk of hypertension in persons with PLMS (defined by the level of periodic limb movements per hour of sleep depended on individual studies) versus those without PLMS. After assessing heterogeneity and bias, the pooled risk ratio and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were determined using a random-effect, generic inverse variance method of DerSimonian and Laird.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Srivali N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10388290 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature