Abstract:C ontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most widely used treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is common in patients undergoing surgery. Obstructive sleep apnea is a comorbid condition associated with hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Recent studies have reported conflicting findings on the effectiveness of titrated CPAP for treatment of OSA. This review looks at the effect of CPAP in patients with OSA undergoing surgery in terms of reducing t… Show more
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