A 62-year-old with newly diagnosed OSA and resistant hypertension (on three agents) asks about BP control. Which intervention improves BP?...

Question

A 62-year-old with newly diagnosed OSA and resistant hypertension (on three agents) asks about BP control. Which intervention improves BP?

Accepted Answer

CPAP can modestly reduce BP and should be used

Answer

Weight-neutral CPAP has no BP effect

Answer

Only surgery helps

Answer

Add clonidine first

Answer

No benefit from treating OSA

us-abim MCQ (SBA): OSA and Hypertension