Is obstructive sleep apnea associated with erythrocytosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and erythrocytosis.

Methods

The PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for articles examining hematocrit values in patients with OSA and control individuals published till September 1, 2021. The pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated, and subgroup analyses were performed.

Results

Eleven eligible studies with a total of 4608 patients with OSA were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled outcomes revealed that hematocrit values were significantly higher in patients with OSA than in controls (SMD, 0.19; 95% CI, 0.08-0.29; p < .01). When studies were st

SUBMITTER: Rha MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9008149 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature