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Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contribute to cardiovascular disease through interconnected mechanisms.

Practitioners should consider the combined effects of obesity and OSA when addressing cardiovascular health.

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Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently coexist and synergistically contribute to cardiovascular disease through interconnected mechanical, metabolic, and autonomic mechanisms.
Fulvio Cacciapuoti et al. · Life · 2026

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The Obesity–OSA–Arrhythmia Axis: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Targets

Fulvio Cacciapuoti et al. · Life · 2026

DOI 10.3390/life16050737

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