Sleep Apnea Devices Lower Blood Pressure, University Hospital Of Zurich, Study

For those suffering from sleep apnea, the disrupted sleep and reduction of oxygen getting to the brain can contribute to high blood pressure, but the two common treatments for the condition both lower blood pressure, Swiss researchers report.

A comparison of the treatments -- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement devices (MADs) -- showed that each produces a modest reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates, the researchers found.

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