Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on maximal exercise capacity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Exercise capacity is impaired in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There are conflicting reports on the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on maximal exercise capacity. The objective of this review was to determine if there is a change in exercise capacity and anaerobic threshold following CPAP treatment in OSA patients.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses to summarize the changes in peak rate of oxygen uptake (V̇O₂ peak) or maximum rate of oxygen uptake (V̇O2 max) and anaerobic threshold (AT) during cardiopulmonary exercise testing following CPAP intervention in patients with OSA. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify published literature on markers of V̇O₂ peak, V̇O₂ max, and AT pre- vs post-CPAP usi

SUBMITTER: Fletcher HV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8034218 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature