Higher sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden may predict postoperative cardiovascular complications and mortality in obstructive sleep apnea

1. In this cohort of patients with Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a higher sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden (SASHB) was associated with a significantly greater risk of 30-day postoperative cardiovascular events and mortality. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and increases vulnerability to postoperative complications as a result of the relaxation […] The…