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A simple home monitoring device effectively screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in high-risk patients. This case-finding strategy identified a high prevalence of unrecognized OSA, regardless of symptoms, demonstrating its real-world feasibility.

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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition often associated with significant comorbidities.
  • Screening for OSA is crucial, especially in high-risk populations, to enable timely diagnosis and management.
  • Traditional diagnostic methods can be resource-intensive, necessitating simpler screening tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of using a 2-channel unattended device for screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • To evaluate a targeted case-finding strategy based on risk factors rather than symptoms.
  • To determine the prevalence of unrecognized OSA in a high-risk patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 1,157 high-risk patients identified by family doctors based on BMI, diabetes, hypertension, or ischemic heart disease.
  • Participants used the ApneaLink+O2 device at home for a single night, recording nasal flow and pulse oximetry.
  • Data analysis was performed by proprietary software and reviewed by sleep physicians.

Main Results:

  • The study included 1,157 patients with a mean age of 53, BMI of 31.8, and high prevalence of obesity (35%), diabetes (16%), and hypertension (39%).
  • A high prevalence of unrecognized OSA was found: 71% had an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) > 5/h, 33% had AHI > 15/h, and 16% had AHI > 30/h.
  • The ApneaLink+O2 device achieved technically adequate studies in 93% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • An unattended, low-cost home monitoring device is a feasible tool for screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with risk factors and comorbidities.
  • This case-finding strategy effectively identifies a high burden of unrecognized OSA, independent of patient-reported symptoms.
  • The study supports the use of simple home monitoring for OSA case finding in real-world clinical settings.