The Effect of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment of Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea on the Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Postintervention

Conclusions:Our study found no effect of PAP treatment of SDB on time to recurrence of AF post-AF intervention. Increased risk of recurrent AF was associated with high BMI and LAVI. These findings may affect the clinical management of AF.Citation:Srivali N, Chahal AC, Mansukhani MP, Mandrekar J, Somers VK, Caples SM. The effect of positive airway pressure treatment of obstructive and central sleep apnea on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation/flutter postintervention.J Clin Sleep Med. 2019;15(10):1459–1468.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research