Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the main cause of mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although the prevalence of OSA in patients with CKD has not been established, a few studies suggest that it is higher than in the general population, potentially increasing the risk for CVD. Obesity increases the risk, whereas sarcopenia has been suggested as a consequence of OSA in the general population.
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