Does hypertensive crisis worsen the quality of life of hypertensive patients with OSA?: A pilot study

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Chalongchai Phitsanuwong
Sukanda Ariyanuchitkul
Somchit Chumjan
Aonchuma Domthong
Songkwan Silaruks
Vichai Senthong

Abstract

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of hypertension and hypertensive crisis. Quality of life (QOL) of OSA patients is generally poor. This study aimed to evaluate whether hypertensive crisis in OSA patients worsens their QOL.


Methods: Newly diagnosed OSA associated hypertension patients treated at the Hypertension/Sleep Clinic, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University were enrolled. The SF-36 questionnaire was distributed to all eligible patients. Patients were categorized into two groups, with and without hypertensive crisis. All domains of QOL compared both groups using a Wilcoxon Rank Sum test.


Results: There were 12 eligible patients who completed the study protocol. The median age of all patients was 51.5 years with median BMI of 33.59 kg/m2. Seven patients were male (58.33%). Three patients had history of hypertensive crisis (25.00%). Baseline characteristics of those with and without hypertensive crisis in terms of OSA symptoms and risk factors were comparable. None of the domains of QOL by the SF-36 were statistically different when comparing the groups.


 Conclusion: The QOL of OSA patients with and without hypertensive crisis was comparable. 

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Phitsanuwong, C., Ariyanuchitkul, S., Chumjan, S., Domthong, A., Silaruks, S., & Senthong, V. (2017). Does hypertensive crisis worsen the quality of life of hypertensive patients with OSA?: A pilot study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 22(2), APST–22. https://doi.org/10.14456/apst.2017.14
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