March 3, 2026Open Access

The association between cardiovascular health, measured using Life's Essential 8, and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional and Mendelian randomization study

Improved cardiovascular health is associated with a lowered risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
The study utilizes a Mendelian randomization approach alongside cross-sectional data to establish this link.

Does good cardiovascular health (measured by Life's Essential 8) reduce the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea?

Intervention

Cardiovascular health (CVH) measured using Life's Essential 8 (LE8 score)

Outcome

Risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Maintaining good cardiovascular health, as measured by Life's Essential 8, is associated with a lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.

This study highlights the importance of keeping CVH in good shape (as measured by the LE8 score) to lower the risk of developing OSA.

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