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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
    • Patients may exhibit unspecific or therapy-resistant symptoms, masking typical sleep apnea signs.
    • Sleep-related symptoms like nocturia, nocturnal dyspnea, and angina are key indicators.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current understanding of SDB in cardiovascular disease.
    • To evaluate the implications of recent findings on SDB treatment strategies.
    • To emphasize the importance of SDB screening in cardiovascular risk assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of recent studies on SDB and cardiovascular diseases.
    • Analysis of treatment outcomes for central and obstructive sleep apnea.
    • Synthesis of evidence regarding SDB management in hypertension and atrial fibrillation.

    Main Results:

    • Adaptive servo-ventilation is not recommended for central sleep apnea in systolic heart failure.
    • Obstructive sleep apnea treatment improved quality of life but did not prevent cardiovascular events.
    • SDB treatment may be beneficial as an adjunct therapy for hypertension and atrial fibrillation.

    Conclusions:

    • SDB screening is vital for identifying patients at high cardiovascular risk.
    • Treatment strategies for SDB in cardiovascular patients require careful consideration based on SDB type and patient profile.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the role of SDB treatment in cardiovascular event prevention.