Continuous positive airway pressure therapy converted atrial fibrillation in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy converted atrial fibrillation in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the possible causes of atrial fibrillation (AF). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy may lower the recurrence rate of AF after cardioversion to normal sinus rhythm. We report a case of AF caused by OSA and successfully converted by C...

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Main Authors: Vichai Senthong, MD, Jarin Chindaprasirt, MD, Pattarapong Makarawate, MD, Panita Limpawattana, MD, Akkaranee Timinkul, PhD, Aonchuma Domthong, MD, Somchit Chumjan, RN, Verajit Chotmongkol, MD, Noppadol Aekphachaisawat, MSc, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Arrhythmia
Subjects:
OSA
CPAP
Atrial fibrillation
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