Severe OSA leading to long pauses in 24-h Holter ECG reversed with CPAP.

Severe OSA leading to long pauses in 24-h Holter ECG reversed with CPAP. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2019 Dec 09;: Authors: Mukhopadhyay M, Roy S, Bera M, Bhattacharya G Abstract Sleep-related problems and obesity are steadily increasing due to sedentary lifestyle, intake of junk food, and certain genetic predisposition. Thus, the burden of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is elevated, and associated complications cause work-time loss, leading to an economic burden on the society. Early diagnosis can prevent several complications of OSA, and the condition can be corrected by stabilizing the glycemic status of an individual. Cardiovascular diseases, including various arrhythmias, arising due to OSA are previously described. Herein, we present the case of a patient with OSA wherein pacemaker installation to rectify long pause could be avoided by a simple correction of his OSA using continuous positive airway pressure. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient. PMID: 31820702 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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