Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder with as many as
936 million adults globally being affected (Benjafield et al., 2019). The prevalence of atrial …

Aims This study sought to identify the prevalence of risk factors for atrial fibrillation and
stroke in a sleep apnea population. Methods Study participants included 1210 consecutive …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been shown to be an independent risk
factor for ischemic stroke and may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) by up to fourfold …

Objectives To conducted a meta-analysis assessing the relationship between Obstructive
Sleep Apnea (OSA) and the risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Methods We searched PUBMED …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) in
cardiac cohorts. Less is known regarding the magnitude of this association in a sleep clinic …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been strongly associated with atrial
fibrillation; however, its impact on the prevalence of other tachyarrhythmias and …

Background Previous studies have documented a high prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in
individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Central sleep apnea (CSA) has been …

INTRODUCTION: Prior studies have documented a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation
(AF) in those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA has been associated with AF …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke that is not
included in the usual cardioembolic risk assessments for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) …

Study objectives Obstructive sleep apnea is common among patients with atrial fibrillation,
but the prevalence and risk factors for atrial fibrillation among patients who are being …