Comorbidity clusters in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA.

Dries TestelmansM A SpruitB VrijsenM SastryC BelgeA KalkanisS GaffronE F M WoutersB Buyse

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2021)

Comorbidity prevalence in patients with OSA is high, and different comorbidity clusters, demonstrating differences in cardiovascular risk, CPAP adherence, and survival, can be identified. These results further substantiate the need for a comprehensive assessment of patients with OSA beyond the AHI.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
sleep apnea
risk factors
early onset
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
weight loss