Is obstructive sleep apnea associated with erythrocytosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Min-Seok RhaYeonsu JeongJungghi KimChang Hoon KimJoo-Heon YoonHyung-Ju Cho

Published in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2022)

Our meta-analysis revealed that the hematocrit value was significantly increased in patients with OSA, particularly in severe patients, compared with that in controls. However, the elevation was modest, and the hematocrit value is expected to be within the normal range in patients with OSA. These data suggest that OSA leads to slight increases in hematocrit but does not cause clinically significant erythrocytosis.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
systematic review
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
sleep apnea
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
big data
meta analyses
machine learning
patient reported
case control