CPAP increases physical activity in obstructive sleep apnea with cardiovascular disease
Author(s) -
David Stevens,
Kelly A. Loffler,
Matthew P. Buman,
David W. Dunstan,
Yuanming Luo,
Geraldo LorenziFilho,
Ferrán Barbé,
Craig S. Anderson,
R. Doug McEvoy
Publication year - 2020
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.8792
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , continuous positive airway pressure , confidence interval , physical therapy , sleep apnea , randomized controlled trial , apnea , guideline , polysomnography , pathology
Uncertainty exists over whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment improves moderate to vigorous physical activity levels in those with obstructive sleep apnea. We aimed to determine effects of CPAP on moderate to vigorous physical activity among participants with co-occurring cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
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