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Obesity is increasing atrial fibrillation (AF) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) burdens. OSA may contribute to AF development and worsen ablation outcomes, but continuous positive airway pressure may help.

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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • The global burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is rising, driven by the obesity epidemic.
  • Common risk factors for both AF and OSA include obesity, age, male gender, alcohol consumption, smoking, and heart failure, all linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Observational studies suggest a link between OSA and AF development, with proposed mechanisms including hypoxia, systemic inflammation, and autonomic nervous system dysregulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between OSA and AF.
  • To explore the impact of OSA on AF management, particularly catheter ablation.
  • To evaluate the potential therapeutic role of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with both conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of observational studies and existing evidence.
  • Analysis of biological mechanisms linking OSA and AF.
  • Assessment of treatment outcomes for AF in patients with OSA.

Main Results:

  • Patients with OSA often exhibit a poor response to AF catheter ablation, with frequent recurrences.
  • Observational data indicates that CPAP therapy may reduce AF burden and improve AF ablation success rates.
  • Weak evidence currently links OSA to AF development.

Conclusions:

  • OSA is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes and may impact AF management.
  • CPAP shows promise in improving AF outcomes in OSA patients, but requires validation.
  • Further prospective randomized trials are necessary to confirm the efficacy of CPAP in treating AF in patients with OSA.