The role of positive airway pressure treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pulmonary Embolism

Conclusion: It was expected that PAPT improve outcomes in PE since reduction in intermittent hypoxia and in sleep fragmentation may reduce the hypercoagulable state. In this study, PAPT to control OSA was a risk and protective factor to high and low risk PE, respectively. These patients had more comorbidities that could impact the results. Further studies with larger and controlled samples are needed.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research