What is believed to be the cause of systemic hypertension in patients with sleep apnea?
a. Hypervolemia
b. Increased sympathetic tone
c. Elevated CO2
d. Tachycardia
ANS: B
Over time, increased sympathetic tone may result in systemic and modest pulmonary hyperten-sion.
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