Abstract 11728: Predictors of Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension-Related Hospitalizations and Subsequent Mortality in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Abstract:Background:
Secondary pulmonary hypertension (SPH) is a predictor of poor outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. In this study, we examined sex/racial disparities, predictors and inpatient mortality in SPH-related hospitalizations among OSA patients.
Methods:
We used the National Inpatient Sample (2019) and ICD-10 codes to identify OSA-related hospitalizations with SPH. The burden of SPH and disparities by sex/race were assessed. We also co… Show more
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