Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and myocardial hypertrophy

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a highly prevalent breathing disorder in sleep that is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.Chronic intermittent hypoxia is the hallmark of OSAS.Myocardial hypertrophy is a significant prognostic factor for cardiovascular disease.There are evidences suggesting that OSAS is the most associated with myocardial hypertrophy. Key words: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Myocardial hypertrophy