Association between non-sleep apnoea-related sleep indicators and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) constitutes a growing public health challenge. Consequently, the exploration of modifiable risk factors is essential for advancing AF prevention and management. While obstructive sleep apnoea is established as a risk factor for AF recurrence following catheter ablation, and its treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy reduces recurrence rates, the influence of non-sleep apnoea-related sleep indicators remains unclear. This systematic review aims to elucidate the association between these non-sleep apnoea-related sleep indicators and AF recurrence to inform optimised management strategies.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search will be performed in databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Chinese Nat

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684124 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature