Potential mechanisms
cardiovascular disease
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
The pathogenetic mechanism behind nondipping and cardiovascular disease is incompletely understood. However, it is believed to have multiple causes, such as activity during the day, the depth and quality of sleep, and activity of the sympathetic nervous system, among others.Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of nondipping.