[Arrhythmias in sleep apnea syndrome]

Presse Med. 2007 Jun;36(6 Pt 2):1012-5. doi: 10.1016/j.lpm.2007.02.023. Epub 2007 Apr 18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Arrhythmias are more frequent in patients with sleep apnea syndrome. Bradycardias predominate. In the absence of controlled studies, it is difficult to link arrhythmias to sleep apnea syndrome or to the disease accompanying it (coronary disease, hypertension, etc.). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces arrhythmias significantly.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / complications*
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Humans
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / complications*
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy