Effect of CPAP Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome on Lipid Profile: A Meta-Regression Analysis
Author(s) -
Rashid Nadeem,
Mukesh Singh,
Mahwish Nida,
Sarah Kwon,
Sajid Hassan,
Julie Witkowski,
Elizabeth Pahomov,
Kruti Shah,
William Park,
Dan Champeau
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical sleep medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1550-9397
pISSN - 1550-9389
DOI - 10.5664/jcsm.4282
Subject(s) - medicine , dyslipidemia , obstructive sleep apnea , triglyceride , sleep apnea , continuous positive airway pressure , lipid profile , population , gastroenterology , cholesterol , endocrinology , obesity , environmental health
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently exhibit higher rates of dyslipidemia, a risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders. Treatment for OSA by CPAP may improve cholesterol metabolism. This meta-regression analysis (MA) estimates the effect of CPAP treatment on dyslipidemia.
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