Cardiac arrhythmias in obstructive sleep apnea (from the Akershus Sleep Apnea Project)

Authors: Silje K Namtvedt, Anna Randby, Gunnar Einvik, Harald Hrubos-Strøm, Virend K Somers, Helge Røsjø, Torbjørn Omland

Summary:

Norwegian abstract on 486 subjects looking for associate between arrhythmias and OSA in mild, moderate and severe OSA.

Key Findings:

PVCs more common in people with OSA (even mild/moderate) vs without, both day & night.

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