SynthesisBMJ open respiratory research2021
Validation of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Validation of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a preoperative screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC anesthesiology · 2022Pooled it
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- The Intersection of Cardiology and Sleep Medicine: Impact of Sleep-Disordered Breathing on Heart Failure Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- STOP-BANG-Defined high OSA risk is associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in obese adults.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2026Article
- Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024).World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2026Article
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Critically Ill Patients: A Structured Narrative Review of Prevalence, Diagnostic Barriers, and Clinical Implications in the ICU.Clocks & sleep · 2026Review
- STOPBANG vs. STOPBWANG: Comparative predictive performance for obstructive sleep apnoea severity and oxygen desaturation in an Indian cohort.Lung India : official organ of Indian Chest Society · 2026Article
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Significant Coronary Artery Disease: An Underdiagnosed Condition.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Exploring the cardiometabolic profile of Emirati adults at risk for obstructive sleep apnea: findings from the UAE healthy future study.Frontiers in sleep · 2026Article
- Clinical Indicators and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Associated with Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Nature and science of sleep · 2026Article
- Validation of the STOP-bang tool and prevalence of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea in an irish tertiary cardiology outpatient setting.Irish journal of medical science · 2025Article
- Opportunistic pharyngeal length measurement on routine brain MRI: A novel screening tool for severe obstructive sleep apnea in acute stroke.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Article
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- Associations between home gardening and obstructive sleep apnoea: role of behavioural factors in the COMmunity-based Behaviour and Attitude Study in Tuvalu (COMBAT).Journal of global health · 2025Article
- Assessment of Geriatric Problems and Risk Factors for Delirium in Surgical Medicine: Protocol for Multidisciplinary Prospective Clinical Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and atherosclerosis: A nationwide cross-sectional study in the Korean population.PloS one · 2025Article
- Prevalence and regional distribution of obstructive sleep apnea in Canada: Analysis from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular risk factors and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This review presents the predictive parameters of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a screening tool for OSA in this population.
methodsA search of databases was performed. The inclusion criteria were: (1) use of the STOP-Bang questionnaire to screen for OSA in adults (>18 years) with cardiovascular risk factors; (2) polysomnography or home sleep apnoea testing performed as a reference standard; (3) OSA defined by either Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index (AHI) or Respiratory Disturbance Index; and (4) data on predictive parameters of the STOP-Bang questionnaire. A random-effects model was used to obtain pooled predictive parameters of the STOP-Bang questionnaire.
resultsThe literature search resulted in 3888 articles, of which 9 papers met the inclusion criteria, involving 1894 patients. The average age of the included patients was 58±13 years with body mass index (BMI) of 30±6 kg/m
conclusionThe STOP-Bang questionnaire is an effective tool to screen for OSA (AHI≥5) with AUC of 0.86 in patients with cardiovascular risk factors.
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