Cross-sectional study reveals high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation, indicating critical management needs.
Key Points
A significant 80% of hospitalized patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation were found to have obstructive sleep apnea.
Among those diagnosed with OSA, 23.5% were categorized as severe, showing a concerning severity in this population.
Patients with reduced ejection fraction had a high prevalence of OSA, with 65% of those having an ejection fraction of 40% or less affected.
The results suggest a pressing need for routine screening for OSA in heart failure and atrial fibrillation patients to improve outcomes.