Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the OSAH population included in the study according to the presence of a recognized CV disease (coronary artery disease, post myocardial-infarction, stroke, atrial fibrillation).
| Variables | Non-CV OSAH patients N = 231 | CV OSAH patients N = 163 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATEGORY | |||
| Alone at home (%) | 19.5 | 20.2 | ns |
| Female (%) | 33.7 | 15.3 | <0.0001 |
| PG (%) | 54.1 | 61.3 | ns |
| Auto-CPAP titration (%) | 96.5 | 90.2 | ns |
| Active smoker (%) | 32.5 | 36.8 | ns |
| History of hypertension (%) | 38.5 | 36.2 | ns |
| History of diabetes (%) | 20.0 | 25.8 | ns |
| CONTINUOUS | |||
| Age (y) | 58.9 ± 11.6 | 64.3 ± 11.3 | <0.0001 |
| Educational status (y) | 11.1 ± 3.9 | 10.5 ± 4.0 | ns |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 31.2 ± 5.9 | 29.7 ± 4.4 | <0.01 |
| ESS score | 9.9 ± 3.6 | 10.1 ± 3.4 | ns |
| AHI (/h) | 42.0 ± 7.5 | 44.2 ± 15.5 | ns |
| ODI (/h) | 37.4 ± 19.0 | 34.5 ± 17.1 | ns |
PG, polygraphic recording; CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure; CV, cardiovascular disease; BMI, body mass index; ESS, Epworth somnolence scale; AHI, apnea plus hypopnea index; ODI, oxyhemoglobin desaturation index; OSAH, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea.