Incident Arrhythmias Detected Using Implantable Loop Recorders in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent in Western populations, causing breathing cessation during sleep due to airway collapse. OSA is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease and arrhythmia, with several mechanisms likely to increase arrhythmia incidence. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the mainstay of treatment, and whilst CPAP effectively treats OSA, specific arrhythmias and major adverse cardiovascular events may remain unchanged. Furthermore, arrhythmias are likely significantly underdiagnosed in this population. Meanwhile, implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are the gold-standard detection method for arrhythmias.

Methods

This review aimed to systematically evaluate observational studies using ILRs to identify the incidence of a

SUBMITTER: He H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326399 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature