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    Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Complex Relationship with Hypertension

    The intricate interconnection between hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) forms a complex and bidirectional relationship that significantly impacts overall health. Hypertension, a prevalent cardiovascular condition characterized by elevated blood pressure levels, and OSA, a sleep disorder marked by repeated disruptions in breathing during sleep due to airway blockage, exhibit an intertwined association. Research has elucidated how these two conditions often coexist, with each influencing and exacerbating the other’s progression. OSA, characterized by its hallmark symptom of recurrent episodes of shallow or paused breathing during sleep, can contribute to the development or worsening of…