Patients with SDB (AHI>15/h) had a slightly higher body-mass index (29.65 vs 27.26 kg/m2, p = 0.006), increased nt-pro BNP levels at discharge (p = 0.005), increased left ventricular (LV) mass index (p = 0.001). This evidence concerns the gene NPPB and sleep apnea syndrome.