Table 2. Blood Pressure Levels Across Adolescent OSA Groups.
| Variable | Mean (SE), mm Hga | R | P linear | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHI <2 (n = 262) | AHI 2 to <5 (n = 115) | AHI ≥5 (n = 44) | |||
| Seated | |||||
| SBP | 112.6 (0.7) | 114.0 (1.1) | 117.6 (1.8) | 0.368 | .009 |
| DBP | 66.0 (0.6) | 67.1 (0.8) | 69.0 (1.4) | 0.267 | .04 |
| Supine | |||||
| SBP | 111.9 (0.6) | 112.2 (0.9) | 114.8 (1.5) | 0.356 | .14 |
| DBP | 63.8 (0.5) | 63.3 (0.7) | 65.6 (1.2) | 0.246 | .41 |
| Standing | |||||
| SBP | 117.8 (0.7) | 119.0 (1.1) | 123.9 (1.7) | 0.341 | .008 |
| DBP | 72.1 (0.5) | 72.0 (0.8) | 74.4 (1.4) | 0.212 | .22 |
| Orthostatic | |||||
| SBP | 5.9 (0.5) | 6.8 (0.7) | 9.2 (1.2) | 0.156 | .02 |
| DBP | 8.3 (0.4) | 8.7 (0.6) | 8.8 (0.9) | 0.135 | .49 |
Abbreviations: AHI, apnea-hypopnea index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea; SBP, systolic blood pressure.
a
Adjusted for sex, race/ethnicity, and age.