Obstructive sleep apnea and arrhythmia: A systemic review

Int J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 1:228:967-970. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.11.137. Epub 2016 Nov 9.

Abstract

There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that suggests a strong association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular (CVD) conditions and events, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, arrhythmia, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. We reviewed evidence on the relationship between OSA and arrhythmia. Our conclusion, based on our review of the literature, is that the evidence supports a strong link between OSA and cardiovascular mortality, which warrants treating OSA. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) appears to reduce the CVD consequences of OSA. Future research is expected to clarify the benefits and optimal application of these treatment approaches.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / epidemiology*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation / epidemiology
  • Atrial Fibrillation / therapy
  • Cause of Death*
  • Comorbidity
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / methods
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / epidemiology*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / therapy
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / diagnosis
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / epidemiology*
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / therapy
  • Survival Analysis