Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Age, Body mass index and Neck circumference on timing of Acute Coronary Syndrome onset

Conclusion: Nocturnal ACS events occur more frequently in patients with younger age, higher BMI and larger neck circumference. Patients with nocturnal ACS onset have a high likelihood of having OSA, thus should be prioritized for polysomnography.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Muhmad Hamidi, M. H., Ibrahim, M. A., Ismail, J. R., Mohd Zim, M. A., Ismail, A. I. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research