Central sleep apnea is common among patients with chronic heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF), affecting about a third of patients.1,2 Indeed,
On-pump vs. off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Off-pump CABG avoids complications that can arise with the cardiopulmonary bypass and manipulation of the aorta. Thus,
A post hoc analysis of the Randomized Intervention with CPAP in Coronary Artery Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (RICCADSA) trial (Trial Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov; No: NCT
Multiple reports show that obstructive sleep apnea reduces the efficacy of catheter ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation.1-5 Indeed, severe obstructive sleep apnea is an independent
As many as 3 in 4 patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have obstructive sleep apnea.1 While treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can
A recent article in Medical News Today reported on the connection among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), systemic hypertension (SH), and the gut microbiome.1 OSA and
Several groups have reported qualitative associations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and coronary plaque1-3; however, a recent study published in Chest4 provides a compelling set
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has released a bold new position statement declaring that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and
Study shows Hispanics/Latinos at greater risk of long-term cognitive decline from poor sleep Poor sleep impacts the risk of long-term cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino middle-aged
Association between sleep apnea and blood pressure control in African Americans African Americans have a high prevalence of both hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure (BP),