Diagnosis of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among obstructive sleep apnea patients

Conclusion: The prevalence of LV diastolic dysnfunction in OSA patients was 15.6%. Elevated NT-proBNP level (>125 pg/ml) was a useful biomarker in the diagnosis of LV diastolic dysfunction among OSA patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yong, M. C., Foo, D. H. P., Kho, S. S., Chan, S. K., Fong, A. Y. Y., Tie, S. T. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research