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Obstructive sleep apnea may result in all of the following except?

A
Systemic hypeension
B
Pulmonary hypeension
C
Hea block
D
Impotence
High-Yield Explanation
OSAHS raises 24-hour mean blood pressure. The increase is greater in those with recurrent nocturnal hypoxemia and is at least 4-5 mmHg. The resultant hypoxia also leads to pulmonary aery constriction leading to PAH. Other effects of OSAHS- Personality and mood changes, depression and anxiety, sexual dysfunction- impotence and decreased libido, gastroesophageal reflux. Atrial fibrillation and stroke are also repoed.

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