Nocturnal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP) Decreases High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) in Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome

Figure 4

Linear regression model showing the correlation of the amplitude of variations in hs-CRP serum levels after a 6-month-nCPAP therapy (Δhs-CRP [T0-T6]) with baseline levels of serum hs-CRP for hypertensive and normotensive OSAHS patients. In both groups, (Δhs-CRP [T0-T6]) were more marked in patients with higher baseline hs-CRP serum levels. hs-CRP: high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. nCPAP: nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure. OSAHS: obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. AHT: arterial hypertension. Δhs-CRP [T0-T6-month-CPAP therapy).