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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023

Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure in Adults-A Systematic Review.

Agnieszka Polecka, Natalia Olszewska, Łukasz Danielski, Ewa Olszewska

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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18citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
4.2field-weighted citation impact, top 5% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Agnieszka PoleckaDoctoral School of the Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-5077-8553
Natalia OlszewskaStudent Research Group, Department of Otolaryngology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland.
Łukasz DanielskiStudent Research Group, Department of Otolaryngology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland.
Ewa OlszewskaSleep Apnea Surgery Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-9993-9266
Medical University of Białystok · PL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHeart failure (HF) patients commonly experience obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which may worsen their condition. We reviewed a diverse range of studies to investigate the prevalence of OSA in HF patients, the effects of positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment, and the potential impact of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and sacubitril/valsartan on OSA outcomes.

methodsWe analyzed case-control, observational studies, and randomized controlled trials. Prevalence rates, PAP treatment, and HF pharmacotherapy were assessed.

resultsNumerous studies revealed a high prevalence of OSA in HF patients, particularly with preserved ejection fraction. PAP treatment consistently improved an apnea-hypopnea index, left ventricular ejection fraction, oxygen saturation, and overall quality of life. Emerging evidence suggests that SGLT2i and sacubitril/valsartan might influence OSA outcomes through weight loss, improved metabolic profiles, and potential direct effects on upper airway muscles.

conclusionsThe complex interplay between OSA and HF necessitates a multifaceted approach. PAP treatment has shown promising results in improving OSA symptoms and HF parameters. Additionally, recent investigations into the effects of HF pharmacotherapy on OSA suggest their potential as adjunctive therapy. This review provides insights for clinicians and researchers, highlighting the importance of addressing OSA and HF in patient management strategies.

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heart failureobstructive sleep apneaOSAsleepsleep apneasleep-disordered breathing

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PMID37834783
PMCPMC10573908
OpenAlexW4386995844

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