Table 2.
Fully adjusted odds ratio for cardiovascular death associated to clinical variables and diagnosis status
Variable | Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) | P |
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Age, years | 1.09 (1.04–1.12) | 0.001 |
Diagnostic group | ||
Snoring (AHI < 5) | 1.03 (0.31–1.84) | 0.88 |
Mild-moderate OSA (AHI: 5–15) | 1.15 (0.34–2.69) | 0.71 |
Severe untreated OSA (AHI: 15–30) | 2.87 (1.17–7.51) | 0.025 |
OSA treated with CPAP (AHI: > 15) | 1.05 (0.39–2.21) | 0.74 |
Prevalent CVS disease | 2.54 (1.31–4.99) | 0.005 |
Abbreviations: CPAP continuous positive airway pressure, CVS cardiovascular, OSA obstructive sleep apnea, AHI apnea-hipopnea index. Adapted from Marin JM, et al. (reference # 14)