ReviewCureus2023
Atrial Fibrillation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Management Strategies.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Lifestyle modification in atrial fibrillation: Mechanisms, phenotypes and ablation outcomes.Experimental physiology · 2026Review
- Racial and ethnic disparities in the management of risk factors in individuals with atrial fibrillation: A narrative review.American journal of preventive cardiology · 2026Review
- Prevalence and Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Linking Sleep Disorders to Atrial Fibrillation: Pathways, Risks, and Treatment Implications.Biology · 2024Review
- Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Using HARMS2-AF Score.Anatolian journal of cardiology · 2024Article
- Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sympathetic Nervous System on Cardiac Health: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Review
- Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study from Jordan.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
- From sleep patterns to heart rhythm: Predicting atrial fibrillation from overnight polysomnograms.Journal of electrocardiologyArticle
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is identified by apnea or hypopnea of the upper respiratory tract, which is associated with decreased oxygen saturation or awakening from sleep. A severe and prevalent association with OSA is atrial fibrillation (AF). This review article outlined numerous studies to understand the pathogenic pathways linked with developing OSA-associated AF and the therapeutic and preventive options available to reduce AF. The article looked for multiple risk factors common to OSA and AF. In addition, it has reviewed several therapeutic modalities such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP), weight loss, upper airway stimulation (UAS), and other novel treatment options to find their efficiency in decreasing the outcome of AF in OSA patients. Since OSA often goes undiagnosed, this article emphasizes the importance of early screening in patients with AF and other comorbid conditions such as obesity, advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, and many more. The article focuses on the importance of preventive approaches that can be easily implemented, such as behavioral modifications.
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