Tag: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

1. In this prospective cohort study, severe but not moderate, unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea was associated with increased postoperative cardiovascular events in patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. 2. Mean cumulative oxyhemoglobin desaturation less than 80% during the first 3 postoperative nights was longer in those with cardiovascular complications. Evidence Rating Level:...

1. In this prospective cohort study, severe but not moderate, unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea was associated with increased postoperative cardiovascular events in patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. 2. Mean cumulative oxyhemoglobin desaturation less than 80% during the first 3 postoperative nights was longer in those with cardiovascular complications. Evidence Rating Level:...