CPAP adherence reduces cardiovascular risk among older adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

Emerson M WickwireM Doyinsola BaileyVirend K SomersMukta C SrivastavaSteven M ScharfAbree M JohnsonJennifer S Albrecht

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2020)

In this national study of older adult Medicare beneficiaries with OSA, CPAP adherence was associated with greatly reduced risk for CVD events. This risk reduction was consistent across race, sex, and socioeconomic subgroups.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
sleep apnea
physical activity
quality improvement
type diabetes
glycemic control
insulin resistance