Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
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Meta Analysis
Effect of CPAP therapy on cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy may decrease the risk of mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. However, these benefits are not completely clear. ⋯ CPAP therapy was associated with a trend of decreased risk of cardiovascular events. Furthermore, ESS and BP were significantly lower in the CPAP group. Larger randomized studies are needed to confirm these findings.