Effect of oral appliances on blood pressure in obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for the development of hypertension. However the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on lowering systemic blood pressure (BP) in OSA patients has been conflicting. Oral appliance (OA) therapy is an important alternative therapy to CPAP for patients with mild to moderate OSA.

Objective

To conduct a meta-analysis of studies which have evaluated the effect of OAs on BP in patients with OSA.

Data sources

Studies were retrieved by searching PubMed (all studies that were published until December 15, 2011)

Study selection

Three independent reviewers screened citations to identify trials of the effect of OA on BP.

Data extraction

Data from observational and randomized control

SUBMITTER: Iftikhar IH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3544387 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature