Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Cardiac Implications in the United States: An Age‐Stratified Analysis Between Young and Older Adults

• DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033810
• Publication Date: 2024-06-06T12:48:14Z
• Authors: Chance Strenth; Anna Wani; Rupini Alla; Safia Khan; Frank David Schne...; Bhaskar Thakur
• Keywords: Stroke; Hyperlipidemia; Cross-sectional study

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with cardiovascular risks. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of probable OSA and its relationship risks diseases focusing on age‐stratified young adults (20–40 years) older (>40 years). Methods Results The used cross‐sectional design, analyzing data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2013 2018, comprising 9887 community‐dwelling aged ≥20 years. Probable was determined basis self‐report OSA‐related symptoms (eg, snoring, gasping/breath cessation while sleeping). Cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, were evaluated according established guidelines. (CVDs) included self‐reported heart conditions, congestive failure, coronary disease, angina, attacks, strokes. Individuals showed significantly higher health hypertension (adjusted ratio [aPR], 1.19; P <0.001), diabetes (aPR, 1.17; : 0.01), syndrome 1.14; attack 1.63; <0.01), stroke 1.41; 0.03), any CVD event 1.36; 0.01) after adjusting for relevant factors. Young rates events 3.44; 1.45; 1.25; angina 10.39; <0.001). Conclusions suggests early identification management in individuals at CVD. While cross‐sectional, it emphasizes that care providers should recognize as CVDs precursor adults, stressing proactive screening reduce this population.