Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Author Spotlight: Utilizing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture of the Ear to Improve Sleep Disorders
Published on: August 18, 2023
Atrial Fibrillation and Sleep Apnoea: Guilt by Association?
Zaidon Al-Falahi1, Jonathan Williamson2, Hany Dimitri1
1Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are both common, often underdiagnosed conditions with serious sequelae. An association between these two conditions has been recognised but the nature of this relationship remains a topic of active debate. Despite that lack of strong, randomised controlled trials, there is a considerable body of data indicating that not only does untreated OSA provide the substrates and triggers for AF but that OSA, itself, is also a therapeutic target for the management of cardiovascular disease in general and of AF in particular.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Sleep Apnea
The condition is more prevalent among...
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Sleep-Wake Cycles
NREM Sleep
NREM sleep comprises four progressive stages that seamlessly merge:
Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
RBD is significantly associated with...
Other Pulmonary Disorders

