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Subject Characteristics
| N (%) | Mean ± SD | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 180 | - | - |
| Males (%) | 137 (76.1%) | - | - |
| Age (years) | 53.4 ± 14.3 | 20–86 | |
| Ethnicity – Caucasians | 172 (95.6%) | - | - |
| Anthropometry | |||
| BMI (kg/m2) | - | 29.3 ± 5.13 | 19.5–50.9 |
| Neck circumference (cm) | - | 41.3 ± 4.48 | 30.5–55.0 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | - | 105 ± 14.4 | 70.0–148 |
| Symptoms | |||
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) | - | 8.82 ± 4.99 | 0–23 |
| Witnessed apneas | 86 (47.8%) | - | - |
| Polysomnography | |||
| Total AHI | - | 22.7 ± 21.7 | 0–110 |
| Minimum SaO2 (%) | - | 83.5 ± 10.1 | 36–99 |
