Occurrence of sleep related breathing disorders in Egyptian patients with tachyarrhythmia without heart failure

Conclusions OSAHS is highly prevalent in patients with tachyarrhythmia. High triglyceride, NC and BMI are the most predictors of presence of OSAHS. AF is the most common form of the arrhythmia in patients with OSAHS. Clinical implications OSAHS should be considered as part of the workup of patients with tachyarrhythmia. Both clinical apnea score and STOP BANG are good screening questionnaire to choose patients who need sleep study.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research