Correlation between obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation patients

Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) appears to be involved in the cognitive decline. Atrial fibrillation (AF) may produce multiple cerebral ischemic areas due to microembolic phenomena and transient hypoperfusion, eventually leading to a progressive cognitive impairment and even to acclaimed vascular dementia. In the same time, OSA is common among patients with atrial fibrillation.
Source: Sleep Medicine - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Tags: Sleep Breathing Disorders Source Type: research