Abstract:Purpose: This study sought to identify the prevalence and factors associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) in elderly patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in China. Methods: Between January 2015 and October 2017, we recruited 1285 elderly patients with OSA who underwent overnight polysomnography at sleep centers of multiple hospitals. They were assessed using 12-lead ECG or 24-hour dynamic ECG, and their baseline demographics, clinical characteristics, sleep parameters, and medical history were determin… Show more
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