Significantly higher atherosclerosis risks in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Samshol SukahriFatimah Zaherah Mohamed ShahAhmad Izuanuddin IsmailMarymol KoshyBushra JohariMazuin Mohd RazaliThuhairah Hasrah Abdul RahmanMohamad Rodi IsaRohana Abdul Ghani

Published in: PloS one (2021)

The prevalence of NAFLD is alarmingly high in this group of OSA patients. The degree of steatosis in patients with NAFLD was significantly correlated with severity of OSA, CIMT measurements, ICAM-1 and Lp(a). Our findings underscore screening for NAFLD in patients with OSA to ensure prompt risk stratification and management.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
sleep apnea
risk factors
insulin resistance
peritoneal dialysis
cardiovascular disease
high fat diet
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
climate change
patient reported