Clinical phenotype of obstructive sleep apnea in older adults: a hospital-based retrospective study in China.

Chuan ShaoHailong WangYibing HeYunjie ChenHaiying Zhao

Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2023)

The presence of OSA in older adults was associated with significant abnormalities of sleep architecture, aggravated nocturnal hypoxia and increased risks of hypertension, CAD, and stroke, which can be distinguished as a unique clinical phenotype.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
physical activity
blood pressure
positive airway pressure
atrial fibrillation
sleep quality
sleep apnea
endothelial cells
risk assessment
depressive symptoms
human health