Sudden death in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a form of sleep-disordered breathing, characterised by blockage of the airway, snoring, gasping for air during sleep, daytime sleepiness and fatigue. OSA is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, and sudden cardiac death (SCD). The magnitude of this risk varies in the literature and therefore we aim to systematically assess this risk. This study protocol proposes a meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to estimate the magnitude of the association between OSA, 'sudden death' and cardiovascular death.

Methods

We will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published from the inception of each database, which report the risk of 'sudden death' or cardiovascu

SUBMITTER: Heilbrunn E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7451469 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature