Open AccessObstructive Sleep Apnea as a Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis
Author(s) -
Irini Youssef,
Haroon Kamran,
M Yacoub,
Nirav Patel,
Clive Goulbourne,
Shweta Kumar,
Jesse Kane,
Haley Hoffner,
Moro O. Salifu,
Samy I. McFarlane
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of sleep disorders and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2167-0277
DOI - 10.4172/2167-0277.1000282
Subject(s) - obstructive sleep apnea , atrial fibrillation , medicine , meta analysis , cochrane library , cardiology , sleep apnea , risk factor , study heterogeneity
To conducted a meta-analysis assessing the relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and the risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF).