Sleep Apnea in Cardiac Diseases Cardiology Clinical Compendium
Sleep Apnea as cardiovascular comorbidity has been known for over 2 decades. The prevalence of sleep apnea in cardiac patients is estimated to be over 50% and includes Drug-Resistant Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation and other Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death, Stroke and even Depression.