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August 1, 2025Therapeutic Advances in Chronic DiseaseOpen Access

Systematic and opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective, single-center, cross-sectional study

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TTTachawut TiensuntisookVRVoravut RungpradubvongNSNaruepat Sangpornsuk

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Overview

Prospective study evaluates atrial fibrillation prevalence in obstructive sleep apnea patients, suggesting benefits of early detection.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of atrial fibrillation in OSA patients ranged from 1.5% to 2.5%, indicating a potential risk.
  • Handheld EKG screening showed the highest prevalence of AF among the methods tested, though not statistically significant.
  • A prospective, single-center cross-sectional study assessed AF prevalence with multiple screening approaches.
  • Broader arrhythmia surveillance may be essential due to higher non-AF arrhythmia rates compared to the general population.

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Tiensuntisook et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76b97567bf4f94fefac0https://doi.org/10.1177/20406223251348336
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