Associated Conditions of Obstructive sleep apnea
| About associated conditions: Associated conditions are those which appear statistically related, but do not have a clear cause or effect relationship. Whereas the complications are caused by Obstructive sleep apnea, and underlying causes may be causes of Obstructive sleep apnea, the following list shows associated conditions that simply appear with higher frequency in people who have Obstructive sleep apnea. In some cases, there may be overlap between this list and risk factors for Obstructive sleep apnea. People with Obstructive sleep apnea may be more likely to get a condition on the list of associated conditions, or the reverse may be true, or both. Whether they are causes of, caused by, or simply coincidentally related to Obstructive sleep apnea is not always clear. For general information, see Associated Condition Misdiagnosis. |
Associated conditions list: The list of conditions mentioned by various sources as associated with Obstructive sleep apnea includes:
- Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Stroke
- Psychiatric problems (see Psychological problems)
- Impotence
- Cognitive dysfunction (see Cognitive impairment)
- Memory loss
- Death
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