Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review is to provide supporting evidence for the
clinical practice guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults using …

Key Clinical Points Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Obstructive sleep apnea is common
and is an independent risk factor for motor vehicle accidents and cardiovascular disease …

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) defined at an apnea-hypopnea index
(AHI)≥ 5 was a mean of 22%(range, 9-37%) in men and 17%(range, 4-50%) in women in …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder, and continuous airway
positive pressure (CPAP) is considered to be the gold standard of therapy. CPAP however is …

Importance Many adverse health outcomes are associated with obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). Objective To review primary care–relevant evidence on screening adults for OSA …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Sleep-induced apnea and disordered breathing refers to intermittent, cyclical cessations or
reductions of airflow, with or without obstructions of the upper airway (OSA). In the presence …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher levels of blood pressure (BP),
which can lead to increased cardiovascular risk. Objective To compare the association of …

The National High Blood Pressure Education Program presents the complete Seventh
Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment …

Description: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present
the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the management of obstructive sleep …