Sleep apnea is common in cardiovascular surgery patients

A study in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that obstructive sleep apnea is highly prevalent in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. According to the authors, additional research is needed to explore the impact of OSA on surgical outcomes in cardiac surgery populations.

Read the study in JCSM: Prevalence of Undetected Sleep Apnea in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery and Impact on Postoperative Outcomes