Timely diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea reduce cardiovascular sequelae in patients with myocardial infarction.

Ming-Tzer LinChao-Lun LaiPei-Lin LeeMin-Huei ShenChong-Jen YuChi-Tai FangChi-Ling Chen

Published in: PloS one (2018)

The temporal sequence and the time interval between SA diagnosis and incident MI was associated with the cardiovascular events after MI, especially within one year after MI. Early assessment for the presence of SA after incident MI and early CPAP intervention may reduce the risk of further adverse cardiovascular events.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
sleep apnea
cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
randomized controlled trial
heart failure
left ventricular
type diabetes
atrial fibrillation
emergency department