Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events in Geriatric Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Inpatient Sample Analysis.

Rupak Desai Sai Priyanka Mellacheruvu Sai Anusha Akella Adil Sarvar Mohammed Pakhal SakethaAbdul Aziz MohammedMushfequa HussainAamani BavanasiJyotsna GummadiPraveena Sunkara

Published in: Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

Elderly individuals with a high risk for MACCE should undergo routine OSA screening using tools like the sensitive STOP-BANG Questionnaire. Implementing CPAP treatment can enhance cardiovascular outcomes in these patients.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
sleep apnea
palliative care
mental health
heart failure
middle aged
patient reported outcomes
quality improvement
combination therapy