Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation to Normal Sinus Rhythm With Optimal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Author:
Byeongcheon LEE
1
;
Seong Kyu YANG
;
Dana OH
;
Chang-Ho YUN
;
Jee-Eun YOON
Author Information
- Publication Type:3
- From:Journal of Sleep Medicine 2022;19(2):86-89
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. OSA and AF share multiple risk factors, including hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, congestive heart failure, and metabolic syndrome. Although the two conditions are likely to have a bidirectional association, recent studies have suggested that OSA contributes to the development of AF through direct mechanical effects on cardiac remodeling. We report a patient with severe OSA showing immediate conversion of AF to normal sinus rhythm with optimal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. This supports that OSA may lead to AF, which can be effectively reversed with CPAP therapy.
