Association between central sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation/flutter in Japanese-American men: the Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program (HHP) and Honolulu-Asia Aging …
T Anzai, A Grandinetti, AR Katz, EL Hurwitz… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction While several studies have indicated that central sleep apnea (CSA) is
associated with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (AF) in older populations, few studies have
focused on older Asian populations. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis
using data from the 1999–2000, 7th exam cycle of the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study.
Participants were 718 Japanese-American men between 79 and 97 years old, who had
overnight polysomnography. Obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index (OAHI) was the measure …
associated with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (AF) in older populations, few studies have
focused on older Asian populations. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis
using data from the 1999–2000, 7th exam cycle of the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study.
Participants were 718 Japanese-American men between 79 and 97 years old, who had
overnight polysomnography. Obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index (OAHI) was the measure …