• Int. J. Cardiol. · Feb 2017

    Editorial Review

    Obstructive sleep apnea and arrhythmia: A systemic review.

    • Nirav Patel, Caroline Donahue, Abhishek Shenoy, Arpan Patel, and Nabil El-Sherif.
    • Department of Medicine, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY, United States; Department of Cardiology, Brooklyn VA Center, Brooklyn, NY, United States; The Henry Low Heart Center, Hartford Hospital, Connecticut, United States. Electronic address: nirav92@gmail.com.
    • Int. J. Cardiol. 2017 Feb 1; 228: 967-970.

    AbstractThere 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.Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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