The Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty.

Alex TangVinay K AggarwalRichard S Yoon Frank A LiporaceRan Schwarzkopf

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2022)

Female patients with OSA may be at greater risk for VTE, specifically PE, after total knee arthroplasty. More attention toward screening procedures, perioperative monitoring protocols, and VTE prophylaxis may be warranted in populations at risk.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
obstructive sleep apnea
patients undergoing
direct oral anticoagulants
positive airway pressure
atrial fibrillation