Table 3.
Comparison between positive and negative OSA patients who underwent HST (n = 46)
| Variable | Positive (n = 26) | Negative (n = 20) | Difference | 95% CI for Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 32 | 33 | −2 | −7, 4 |
| Hypertension (%) | 69 | 25 | 44 | 17, 72 |
| Diabetes (%) | 58 | 50 | 8 | −23, 38 |
| Age (years) | 56 | 49 | 7 | −2, 15 |
| Sex-female (%) | 38 | 70 | −32 | −61, −2 |
| Minutes < 90 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 3, 29 |
| Minutes < 85 | 6 | 0 | 6 | −2, 14 |
| Minutes < 80 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −1, 5 |
| AHI | 23 | 6 | 17 | 11, 22 |
| Desaturation index | 9 | 1 | 8 | 3, 13 |
| Berlin positive (%) | 58 | 56 | 1 | −31, 34 |
| Epworth score | 6.9 | 7.1 | −0.3 | −3.8, 3.3 |
indicates relationships not significantly different
Minutes <; 90: time in minutes spent with oxygen saturation below 90%;
Minutes <; 85: time in minutes spent with oxygen saturation below 85%;
Minutes <; 80: time in minutes spent with oxygen saturation below 80%