Prevalence of elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and the impact of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure: a meta-analysis.

Vanessa MartelliEric CarelliGeorge A TomlinsonAni Orchanian-CheffKevin H M Kuo Owen D Lyons Clodagh M Ryan

Published in: Hematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2022)

Pooled analysis shows OSA is associated with an increased prevalence of secondary polycythemiaPrevalence of polycythemia is greater in severe OSACPAP treatment for OSA reduces both the hemoglobin and hematocrit.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
sleep apnea
risk factors
early onset
red blood cell