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Left Ventricular Mass, Geometric Patterns, and Diastolic Myocardial Performance in Children with Obstructive Sleep

Ibrahim Ahmadu1, Ibrahim Aliyu2, Abdulazeez Ahmed3

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.

Heart Views : the Official Journal of the Gulf Heart Association
|December 2, 2024
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Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have higher rates of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), abnormal heart geometry, and diastolic dysfunction. These cardiac issues are more prevalent in children with OSA, especially those with abnormal LV geometry.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in children.
  • Recurrent upper airway obstructions during sleep characterize OSA.
  • This study investigates cardiac implications in pediatric OSA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Determine the prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in children with OSA.
  • Assess abnormal left ventricular (LV) geometric patterns in pediatric OSA.
  • Evaluate LV diastolic dysfunction in children with OSA compared to controls.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional comparative study of 75 children with OSA and 75 healthy controls (ages 2-14).
  • Transthoracic echocardiography used for LV structure and diastolic function assessment.
  • Comparison of cardiac parameters between OSA patients and matched controls.

Main Results:

  • Children with OSA showed significantly higher mean LV mass index compared to controls (P=0.008).
  • LVH present in 8.0% of OSA patients vs. 0% of controls.
  • Abnormal LV geometry (29.3% vs. 1.3%) and diastolic dysfunction (6.7% vs. 0%) were more common in children with OSA.

Conclusions:

  • LVH, abnormal LV geometry, and diastolic dysfunction are more frequent in children with OSA.
  • Pediatric OSA is associated with increased prevalence of cardiac structural and functional abnormalities.
  • Children with OSA and abnormal LV geometry have a higher likelihood of developing LV diastolic dysfunction.