Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), characterized by recurrent periods of upper airway
obstruction and intermittent hypoxaemia, is prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease …

Study Objectives: We explored the variability of sleep apnea indices and definitions of
obstructive sleep apnea in clinical studies of continuous positive airway pressure. Methods …

This multisociety commentary critically examines the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ) final report and systematic review on long-term health outcomes in …

The odds ratio product (ORP) is a continuous metric of sleep depth that ranges from 0 (very
deep sleep) to 2. 5 (full wakefulness). Its advantage over the conventional method …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). Although CPAP improves symptoms (eg, daytime sleepiness), there is a lack …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder. 1 There is growing evidence that
there is substantial heterogeneity among patients with the same apparent severity of …

Extract The recently published technology assessment of continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP), prepared for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) of …

Introduction Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line therapy for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). CPAP is highly effective for improving symptoms and quality …

Extract A recently published report prepared for the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ) of the US Department of Health and Human Services concluded that the …

Rationale: Randomized trials have shown inconsistent cardiovascular benefits from
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapy. Intermittent hypoxemia can increase both …