Open AccessSleep Apnea and the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence: Structural or Functional Effects?
Author(s) -
Gottlieb Daniel J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.113.000654
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , obstructive sleep apnea , cardiology , continuous positive airway pressure , pulmonary vein , sleep apnea , catheter ablation , premature atrial contraction , apnea
A strong association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation has been consistently observed in both epidemiological and clinical cohorts, and multiple studies demonstrate that OSA is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence following chemical or