Effect of CPAP Therapy on Serum Lipids and Blood Pressure in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

Background: Most of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are at risk of metabolic syndrome. The treatment of choice for OSA patients is the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Reports about the effect of CPAP on metabolic parameters are controversial.