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Fontanilles Arbones E, Salord Oleo N, Gasa Galmes M, Pérez Ramos S, Prado Gala E, Calvo Sánchez M, Pallarès Fontanet N, Santos Pérez S, Monasterio Ponsa C. Phenotypes of obstructive sleep apnea in women: A real-life cohort study. Sleep Med 2024; 121:295-302. [PMID: 39047303 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex, heterogeneous disease. Categorizing the disorder into phenotypes can help us better understand its pathology and guide us toward more personalized treatment approaches. Nevertheless, most of the previous cluster analysis (CA) studies in OSA predominantly included middle-aged to older men and may not adequately represent the heterogeneity of OSA phenotypes in women. Our aim is to identify these phenotypes in women using an extensive, exclusively female cohort. METHODS Cross-sectional study of 1886 women diagnosed with OSA (apnea-hypopnea index >5 events/h) by PSG (polysomnography) and RP (respiratory polygraphy) at a tertiary hospital Sleep Unit. A CA was performed including general data, clinical variables, comorbidities and sleep study results. RESULTS Four phenotypic subtypes were identified: Cluster 1 "Middle-aged paucisymptomatic women without cardiovascular risk factors" (507 patients, 27 %); Cluster 2 "Older paucisymptomatic women with established cardiovascular disease and severe OSA" (228 patients, 12 %); Cluster 3 "Middle-aged women with "classic" symptoms and cardiovascular risk factors" (892 patients, 47 %), and Cluster 4 ″Middle-aged women with mood disorders, nonrestorative sleep and cardiovascular risk factors" (259 patients, 14 %). CONCLUSIONS Conducting a CA exclusively within a female cohort reveals a heterogeneous presentation of OSA in women, similar to what has been previously reported in the literature for men. The "classical" presentation is notably the most prevalent, while the "atypical" presentation, which was previously more frequently associated with women, is less prevalent. Additionally, paucisymptomatic presentations, with or without associated comorbidities, are also present.
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- Eva Fontanilles Arbones
- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Section of Respiratory Medicine, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain.
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Section of Respiratory Medicine, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Section of Respiratory Medicine, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Department of Medicine, Campus Bellvitge, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Biostatistics Unit, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Section of Respiratory Medicine, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Department of Medicine, Campus Bellvitge, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Sleep Unit. Respiratory Department, Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Section of Respiratory Medicine, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain.
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Schwarz EI, Schiza S. Sex differences in sleep and sleep-disordered breathing. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2024:00063198-990000000-00195. [PMID: 39189037 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000001116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW There is increasing evidence for relevant sex differences in pathophysiology, symptom presentation and outcomes in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, research on sex differences and sex-specific phenotypes in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is still in its infancy and data on sex differences in other SDB is still very scarce. RECENT FINDINGS While OSA is more common in men than in premenopausal women, the prevalence of OSA doubles postmenopausally and becomes comparable to that of men. Women have a lower collapsibility of the upper airway and a lower arousal threshold. In addition, the rapid eye movement (REM)-apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) is typically higher in women than in men, but the non-REM-AHI and thus the total AHI is often lower. Women are often symptomatic at lower AHI and present more frequently with symptoms of sleep fragmentation and poor sleep quality. Both certain forms of OSA (e.g. REM-OSA) and certain phenotypes (e.g. COMISA) are more common in women. Men have a higher risk of high loop gain central sleep apnoea. SUMMARY For a better understanding of sex-typical phenotypes with the aim of a more targeted treatment approach of SDB, adequately powered studies on sex differences in SDB should be conducted.
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- Esther I Schwarz
- Department of Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders Centre, University Hospital Zurich
- Centre of Competence Sleep & Health, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sleep Disorders Centre, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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Sabil A, Launois C, Trzepizur W, Goupil F, Pigeanne T, Launois S, Leclair-Visonneau L, Masson P, Bizieux-Thaminy A, Kerbat S, Bailly S, Gagnadoux F. Association of positive airway pressure termination with mortality and non-fatal cardiovascular events in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. Thorax 2024:thorax-2024-221689. [PMID: 39095088 DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2024-221689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The recurrence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy termination has physiological consequences that may increase cardiovascular (CV) risk. We aimed to determine whether PAP termination is associated with an increased incidence of major adverse CV events (MACE) compared with adherent PAP continuation. METHODS Data from the Pays de la Loire Sleep Cohort were linked to the French national health insurance database to identify incident MACE (composite outcome of mortality, stroke and cardiac diseases), and CV active drug (lipid-lowering, antihypertensive and antiplatelet drugs, beta-blockers) adherence (medication possession ratio ≥80%). The association of PAP termination with MACE was evaluated using a time-dependent survival Cox model, with adjustment for confounders including CV active drug status. RESULTS After a median follow-up of 8 years, 969 of 4188 included patients (median age 58 years, 69.6% men) experienced MACE, 1485 had terminated PAP while 2703 continued PAP with at least 4 hours/night use. 38% of patients were adherent to all CV drugs in the PAP continuation group versus 28% in the PAP termination group (p<0.0001). After adjustment for confounders, PAP termination was associated with an increased risk of MACE (HR (95% CI): 1.39 (1.20 to 1.62); p<0.0001). PAP termination was not associated with incident heart failure and coronary artery disease. CONCLUSIONS In this multicentre clinical-based cohort involving 4188 patients with OSA, PAP termination compared with adherent PAP continuation was associated with an increased risk of MACE. More research is needed to determine whether support programmes on PAP adherence could improve CV outcomes.
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Laboratoire HP2, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France
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Laharnar N, Bailly S, Basoglu OK, Buskova J, Drummond M, Fanfulla F, Mihaicuta S, Pataka A, Riha RL, Bouloukaki I, Testelmans D, Trakada G, Verbraecken J, Zimmermann S, Penzel T, Fietze I. Bed partner perception of CPAP therapy on relationship satisfaction and intimacy-A European perspective from the ESADA network. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e14125. [PMID: 38084019 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Obstructive sleep apnea increases morbidity and mortality risks. The most common treatment is continuous positive airway pressure, with nasal mask usage being important, but not always optimal. While most research on treatment adherence focuses on the patient, the bed partner's involvement may be detrimental. Our study aim is to obtain a European-wide picture of the bed partner's attitude and support towards continuous positive airway pressure therapy, including effects on relationship satisfaction and intimacy. The English translation of a German bed partner questionnaire, assessing relationship satisfaction and three major components (general attitude, perceived mask looks, intimacy effects) was distributed within the European Sleep Apnea Database Network and translated in participating countries' local language. Data were collected for 2 years. In total, 10 European countries (13 sleep centres) participated with 1546 questionnaires. Overall, 91% of bed partners had a positive attitude towards continuous positive airway pressure therapy, 86% perceived mask looks not negative, 64% stated no negative intimacy effects. More specifically, 71% mentioned improved sleep quality, 68% supported nightly device usage. For 41% of bed partners, relationship satisfaction increased (no change for 47%). These results were significantly more pronounced in Eastern/Southern Europe compared with Middle Europe, especially regarding intimacy effects. However, increased continuous positive airway pressure therapy length affected attitude negatively. These results provide necessary information to improve treatment strategies by including educational couple-focused approaches. Among others, we revealed that negative intimacy effects are not considered a barrier to continuous positive airway pressure adherence. These results may inspire more research identifying regional gaps with need for treatment adjustments.
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- Naima Laharnar
- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Grenoble Alpes University, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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- Sleep and Non-Invasive Ventilation Unit, Hospital São João, Porto Faculty of Medicine, Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Respiratory Function and Sleep Unit, Clinical Scientific Institutes Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Pulmonology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Respiratory Failure Unit, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Sleep Disorders Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Rethymno, Greece
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- Sleep Disorders Centre, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Southwest Medical University Affiliated Zigong Hospital, Zigong, China
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Patel SR. Entering a New Era in Sleep-Apnea Treatment. N Engl J Med 2024. [PMID: 38912659 DOI: 10.1056/nejme2407117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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- Sanjay R Patel
- From the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
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Texereau J, Bailly S, Borel JC, Sabil A, Pépin JL. National Implementation of CPAP Telemonitoring and a Pay-for-performance Scheme for Homecare Providers in France Leads to Prioritisation of Resources to Individuals with Low Therapy Adherence: The IMPACT-PAP Cohort Study. Arch Bronconeumol 2024:S0300-2896(24)00228-X. [PMID: 39004531 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2024.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Long-term adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea remains suboptimal and low adherence increases healthcare costs. This study investigated relationships between CPAP adherence and the intensity of support provided by homecare providers after implementation of telemonitoring and pay-for-performance reimbursement for CPAP in France. METHODS Adults who started CPAP in 2018/2019, used telemonitoring, and had ≥1 year of homecare provider data were eligible. The main objective was to determine associations between CPAP adherence at 1 month (low [<2h/night], intermediate [2 to <4h/night], high [≥4h/night]) and the number/type of homecare provider interactions (home visits, phone calls, mask change) during the first year. RESULTS Eleven thousand, one hundred sixty-six individuals were included (mean age 59.8±12.7 years, 67% male). The number of homecare provider interactions per person increased significantly as 1-month CPAP usage decreased (7.65±4.3, 6.5±4.0, 5.4±3.4 in low, intermediate and high adherence groups; p<0.01). There was marked improvement in device usage over the first 5-6 months of therapy in the low and intermediate adherence subgroups (p<0.05 after adjustment for age, sex, initial CPAP adherence, and number of interactions). After adjustment for age, sex and 1-month adherence, having 3-4 interactions was significantly associated with better 1-year adherence (odds ratio 1.24, 95% confidence interval 1.05-1.46), while having >7 interactions was significantly associated with worse 1-year adherence. CONCLUSIONS The telemonitoring/reimbursement scheme in France had a positive impact on CPAP adherence and facilitated a more personalised approach to therapy management, focusing resources on patients with low and intermediate adherence.
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- Joëlle Texereau
- Air Liquide Healthcare, Bagneux, France; Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Université Grenoble-Alpes, CHUGA et INSERM U1300, Grenoble, France
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- Université Grenoble-Alpes, CHUGA et INSERM U1300, Grenoble, France.
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Baillieul S, Tamisier R, Gévaudan B, Alexandre S, Detante O, Dauvilliers Y, Bassetti C, Pépin JL, Bailly S. Trajectories of self-reported daytime sleepiness post-ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack: A propensity score matching study versus non-stroke patients. Eur Stroke J 2024; 9:451-459. [PMID: 38268186 PMCID: PMC11318414 DOI: 10.1177/23969873241227751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Severe sleep apnea (SA) affects one-third of stroke patients. Sleepiness, one of the cardinal symptoms of SA, negatively impacts functional stroke outcomes. The impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on post-stroke sleepiness is poorly described. We aimed to compare through a propensity score matching the trajectories of self-reported sleepiness post-stroke with matched individuals including SA patients adherent or not to CPAP. PATIENTS AND METHODS Sixty five (80.2%) ischemic stroke and 16 (19.8%) TIA patients (median [Q1;Q3] age = 67.0 [58.0;74.0] years, 70.4% male, body mass index [BMI] = 26.1 [24.5;29.8] kg·m-2, admission NIHSS = 3.0 [1.0;5.0]), with polysomnography and an Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) performed within 1 year following stroke and with a follow-up ESS (delay = 236 [147;399] days) were included in the analysis. A 2:1 propensity score matching based on age, gender, BMI, and the apnea-hypopnea index was performed to identify 162 matched individuals referred for SA suspicion, free of stroke or TIA. Multivariable negative binomial regression models were performed to identify the determinants of sleepiness trajectories post-stroke. RESULTS Baseline ESS was comparable between stroke/TIA and matched individuals (median [Q1; Q3] ESS = 7 [4;10] versus 6 [4;10], p = 0.86). The range of improvement in ESS was higher in stroke patients compared to controls (∆ESS = -2 [-4;1] vs -1 [-3;2], p = 0.03). In multivariable analysis, comorbid SA and CPAP treatment did not influence trajectories of sleepiness post-stroke. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Sleepiness improvement was unexpectedly higher in stroke patients compared to matched individuals, with no significant influence of comorbid SA and CPAP on its trajectory. Sleepiness may not be primarily indicative of SA in stroke or TIA patients.
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- Sébastien Baillieul
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- Neurology Department, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- National Reference Centre for Orphan Diseases Narcolepsy Rare Hypersomnias, Sleep Unit, Department of Neurology, CHU Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Institute for Neurosciences of Montpellier (INM), University of Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- Neurology Department, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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Cammalleri A, Perrault AA, Hillcoat A, Carrese-Chacra E, Tarelli L, Patel R, Baltzan M, Chouchou F, Dang-Vu TT, Gouin JP, Pepin V. A Pilot Randomized Trial of Combined Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exercise Training Versus Exercise Training Alone for the Management of Chronic Insomnia in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 2024; 46:125-136. [PMID: 38663849 DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2023-0139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Insomnia treatment among individuals with comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea is suboptimal. In a pilot randomized controlled trial, 19 individuals with comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea were allocated to one of two arms: EX + EX, consisting of two 8-week phases of exercise training (EX), or RE + CBTiEX, encompassing 8 weeks of relaxation training (RE) followed by 8 weeks of combined cognitive-behavioral therapy and exercise (CBTiEX). Outcomes included Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), polysomnography, and cardiorespiratory fitness measures. A mixed-model analysis of variance revealed a Group × Time interaction on peak oxygen consumption change, F(1, 14) = 10.1, p = .007, and EX increased peak oxygen consumption (p = .03, g' = -0.41) and reduced ISI (p = .001, g' = 0.82) compared with RE (p = .49, g = 0.16) post-8 weeks. Post-16 weeks, there was a significant Group × Time interaction (p = .014) driven by RE + CBTiEX yielding a larger improvement in ISI (p = .023, g' = 1.48) than EX + EX (p = .88, g' < 0.1). Objective sleep was unchanged. This study showed promising effects of regular EX alone and combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia on ISI in comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea.
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- Amanda Cammalleri
- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Center for Clinical Research in Health, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Center for Clinical Research in Health, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Axe Maladies chroniques, Centre de Recherche du CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Ⓘle-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- EA4075 IRISSE-Département STAPS, Université de La Réunion, Saint-Denis, France
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- PERFORM Center, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Center for Clinical Research in Health, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- PERFORM Center, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Axe Maladies chroniques, Centre de Recherche du CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Ⓘle-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- PERFORM Center, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Sterling KL, Alpert N, Malik AS, Pépin JL, Benjafield AV, Malhotra A, Piccini JP, Cistulli PA. Association Between Sleep Apnea Treatment and Health Care Resource Use in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e030679. [PMID: 38700039 PMCID: PMC11179930 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contributes to the generation, recurrence, and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation, and it is associated with worse outcomes. Little is known about the economic impact of OSA therapy in atrial fibrillation. This retrospective cohort study assessed the impact of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy adherence on health care resource use and costs in patients with OSA and atrial fibrillation. METHODS AND RESULTS Insurance claims data for ≥1 year before sleep testing and 2 years after device setup were linked with objective PAP therapy use data. PAP adherence was defined from an extension of the US Medicare 90-day definition. Inverse probability of treatment weighting was used to create covariate-balanced PAP adherence groups to mitigate confounding. Of 5867 patients (32% women; mean age, 62.7 years), 41% were adherent, 38% were intermediate, and 21% were nonadherent. Mean±SD number of all-cause emergency department visits (0.61±1.21 versus 0.77±1.55 [P=0.023] versus 0.95±1.90 [P<0.001]), all-cause hospitalizations (0.19±0.69 versus 0.24±0.72 [P=0.002] versus 0.34±1.16 [P<0.001]), and cardiac-related hospitalizations (0.06±0.26 versus 0.09±0.41 [P=0.023] versus 0.10±0.44 [P=0.004]) were significantly lower in adherent versus intermediate and nonadherent patients, as were all-cause inpatient costs ($2200±$8054 versus $3274±$12 065 [P=0.002] versus $4483±$16 499 [P<0.001]). All-cause emergency department costs were significantly lower in adherent and intermediate versus nonadherent patients ($499±$1229 and $563±$1292 versus $691±$1652 [P<0.001 and P=0.002], respectively). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest clinical and economic benefits of PAP therapy in patients with concomitant OSA and atrial fibrillation. This supports the value of diagnosing and managing OSA and highlights the need for strategies to enhance PAP adherence in this population.
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U 1300, HP2 Laboratory (Hypoxia: Pathophysiology), Grenoble Alpes University Grenoble France
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- Duke Heart Center, Department of Medicine Duke University Medical Center Durham NC
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Sydney Sydney Australia
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Bailly S, Mendelson M, Baillieul S, Tamisier R, Pépin JL. The Future of Telemedicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2700. [PMID: 38731229 PMCID: PMC11084346 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a common type of sleep-disordered breathing associated with multiple comorbidities. Nearly a billion people are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea, which carries a substantial economic burden, but under-diagnosis is still a problem. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for OSAS. Telemedicine-based interventions (TM) have been evaluated to improve access to diagnosis, increase CPAP adherence, and contribute to easing the follow-up process, allowing healthcare facilities to provide patient-centered care. This narrative review summarizes the evidence available regarding the potential future of telemedicine in the management pathway of OSA. The potential of home sleep studies to improve OSA diagnosis and the importance of remote monitoring for tracking treatment adherence and failure and to contribute to developing patient engagement tools will be presented. Further studies are needed to explore the impact of shifting from teleconsultations to collaborative care models where patients are placed at the center of their care.
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- Sébastien Bailly
- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, 38000 Grenoble, France; (S.B.); (M.M.); (S.B.); (R.T.)
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, 38000 Grenoble, France; (S.B.); (M.M.); (S.B.); (R.T.)
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, 38000 Grenoble, France; (S.B.); (M.M.); (S.B.); (R.T.)
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, 38000 Grenoble, France; (S.B.); (M.M.); (S.B.); (R.T.)
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, 38000 Grenoble, France; (S.B.); (M.M.); (S.B.); (R.T.)
- Laboratoire EFCR, CHU de Grenoble, CS10217, 38043 Grenoble, France
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Pépin JL, Cistulli PA, Crespeigne E, Tamisier R, Bailly S, Bruwier A, Le-Dong NN, Lavigne G, Malhotra A, Martinot JB. Mandibular Jaw Movement Automated Analysis for Oral Appliance Monitoring in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Cohort Study. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2024; 21:814-822. [PMID: 38330168 PMCID: PMC11109906 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202312-1077oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Rationale: Oral appliances are second-line treatments after continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) management. However, the need for oral appliance titration limits their use as a result of monitoring challenges to assess the treatment effect on OSA. Objectives: To assess the validity of mandibular jaw movement (MJM) automated analysis compared with polysomnography (PSG) and polygraphy (PG) in evaluating the effect of oral appliance treatment and the effectiveness of MJM monitoring for oral appliance titration at home in patients with OSA. Methods: This observational, prospective study included 135 patients with OSA eligible for oral appliance therapy. The primary outcome was the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), measured through in-laboratory PSG/PG and MJM-based technology. Additionally, MJM monitoring at home was conducted at regular intervals during the titration process. The agreement between PSG/PG and MJM automated analysis was revaluated using Bland-Altman analysis. Changes in AHI during the home-based oral appliance titration process were evaluated using a generalized linear mixed model and a generalized estimating equation model. Results: The automated MJM analysis demonstrated strong agreement with PG in assessing AHI at the end of titration, with a median bias of 0.24/h (limits of agreement, -11.2 to 12.8/h). The improvement of AHI from baseline in response to oral appliance treatment was consistent across three evaluation conditions: in-laboratory PG (-59.6%; 95% confidence interval, -59.8% to -59.5%), in-laboratory automated MJM analysis (-59.2%; -65.2% to -52.2%), and at-home automated MJM analysis (-59.7%; -67.4% to -50.2%). Conclusions: Incorporating MJM automated analysis into the oral appliance titration process has the potential to optimize oral appliance therapy outcomes for OSA.
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- Jean-Louis Pépin
- Laboratoire HP2, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1300, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
- Laboratoire Exploration Fonctionnelle Cardio-Respiratoire (EFCR), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes (CHUGA), Grenoble, France
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Laboratoire du sommeil, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Site Sainte-Elisabeth, Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratoire HP2, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1300, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
- Laboratoire Exploration Fonctionnelle Cardio-Respiratoire (EFCR), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes (CHUGA), Grenoble, France
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- Laboratoire HP2, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1300, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
- Laboratoire Exploration Fonctionnelle Cardio-Respiratoire (EFCR), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes (CHUGA), Grenoble, France
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- Département D’orthodontie et Orthopédie Dentofaciale, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (CIUSSS NIM) et Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California; and
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- Laboratoire du sommeil, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Site Sainte-Elisabeth, Namur, Belgium
- Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université catholique de Louvain Bruxelles Woluwe, Bruxelles, Belgium
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Duval J, Mouroux C, Foury S, Pépin JL, Bailly S. Patient motivation ranked by caregivers at continuous positive airway pressure initiation is predictive of adherence and 1-year therapy termination rate. Sleep Breath 2024; 28:835-839. [PMID: 38102507 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-023-02965-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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PURPOSE In patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) is effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. However, poor mid- to long-term adherence and high termination rates are a problem. We asked whether or not patient motivation at CPAP initiation was associated with 15-day and 1-year CPAP adherence and termination rates. METHODS In this nationwide multicenter observational study, individual patient motivation for achieving CPAP adherence was subjectively evaluated at the time of CPAP set-up by the home-care provider's technician on a simple scale (low, average, good, very good). Then, adherence and CPAP termination rates were objectively monitored via the home-care provider's CPAP remote monitoring platform at 15 days and 1 year. RESULTS A total of 10,450 adults with OSA initiating CPAP were included by 36 centers. CPAP adherence at day 15 was significantly different between the low and the very good motivation groups: 5.4 [3.2; 6.9] hours and 6.0 [4.2; 7.3] hours per night respectively. In the 72.0% of patients using CPAP at 1 year, CPAP adherence was 5.2 [3.1; 6.7] and 5.5 [4.0; 7.0] hours per night in the groups with low and very good motivation respectively. Therapy termination rates at 1 year were 14.6% in the low motivation group and 8.0% in the very good motivation group. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that motivation of patients with OSA estimated by caregivers at CPAP initiation using a simple four-item ranking is associated with CPAP adherence and primary therapy termination rates during the first year of treatment.
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- Jérémy Duval
- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
- LVL Médical, 44 Quai Charles de Gaulle, Lyon, France
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- LVL Médical, 44 Quai Charles de Gaulle, Lyon, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France.
- EFCR-HP2 Laboratory, CHU Grenoble Alpes, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble, France.
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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Bailly S, Foote A, Mendelson M, Rakotovao A, Borel JC, Pepin JL, Tamisier R, Revil H. Sociological determinants of adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in the management of sleep apnoea syndrome: protocol for a transdisciplinary, prospective observational study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079765. [PMID: 38448064 PMCID: PMC10916145 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a chronic multiorgan pathology that has a negative impact on quality of life. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for OSAS. However, CPAP termination rates remain very high, and adherence to therapy is a major issue. To date, studies targeting predictive factors of CPAP adherence by OSAS patients mainly include clinical data. The social, socioeconomic, psychological, and home environment aspects have been far less studied and largely underestimated. This study aims to obtain solid quantitative results examining the relationship between the determinants of refusal, non-adherence, or termination of CPAP treatment, and in particular the pivotal role played by health literacy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a prospective, multicentre, observational study recruiting patients attending the sleep clinic of the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, France. Consecutive adults (>18 years) recently diagnosed with OSAS and prescribed CPAP treatment with telemonitoring will be enrolled in the present study. They will benefit from home visits by a CPAP technician or nurse at CPAP initiation. Patients will then be followed up for 6 months through the telemonitoring platform of a home-care provider. The primary objective is to evaluate the impact of health literacy (health literacy, measured by the European Health Literacy Survey questionnaire (HLS-EU-16) on the refusal, non-adherence or termination of CPAP treatment in newly diagnosed OSAS patients, during the first 6 months after diagnosis. The target sample size is 250 participants. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol, patient information, and the non-opposition form were approved by the French national ethics committee (CPP 2021-92, January 2022). All patients are required to have signed a written informed consent form permitting their anonymised personal and medical data to be used for clinical research purposes. We will publish the results in a peer-reviewed medical journal and on our institutional websites. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05385302.
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- Sebastien Bailly
- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Research Department, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital Northern Site, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
- EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- PACTE Laboratory, CNRS, UMR, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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Kendzerska T, Szyszkowicz M, Saymeh M, Mallick R, Carlsten C, Ayas NT, Laratta CR, Orach J, Dales R. Air pollution, weather and positive airway pressure treatment adherence in adults with sleep apnea: a retrospective community-based repeated-measures longitudinal study. J Sleep Res 2024:e14183. [PMID: 38439127 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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We assessed the relation between air pollution, weather, and adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in a retrospective community-based repeated-measures study of adults with obstructive sleep apnea who purchased PAP devices from a registered provider between 2013 and 2017 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) and had at least one day of data. Daily PAP-derived data, air pollution, and weather databases were linked using postal code. The exposures were mean nocturnal (8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) (i) residential concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ), fine particulate matter <=2.5 μm (PM2.5 ), ozone (O3 ), and Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), and (ii) temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure. Covariates in the main model were demographics, season, exposure year, and PAP therapy mode. We analysed 8148 adults (median age of 54 years and 61% men) and 2,071,588 days of data. Based on daily data, the median (interquartile range) daily PAP usage was 416 (323-487) min. Using mixed-effect regression analyses to incorporate daily data and clustering by individuals, we found a statistically significant decrease in adherence for increased levels of NO2 , PM2.5 , and AQHI. The largest effect was for NO2 : a decrease in daily PAP use while comparing the highest versus lowest quartiles (Qs) was 3.4 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.8-3.9) min. Decreased PAP adherence was also associated with increased temperature (Q4 versus Q1: 2.6 [95% CI: 1.5-3.7] min) and decreased barometric pressure (Q1 versus Q4: 2.0 [95% CI 1.5-2.5] min). We observed modest but statistically significant acute effects of air pollution and weather on daily PAP adherence.
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- Tetyana Kendzerska
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch, Healthy Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch, Healthy Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Mazzotti DR, Waitman LR, Miller J, Sundar KM, Stewart NH, Gozal D, Song X. Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Predicts Lower Mortality and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Incidence in Medicare Beneficiaries with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2023.07.26.23293156. [PMID: 37546959 PMCID: PMC10402241 DOI: 10.1101/2023.07.26.23293156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Background Obesity is associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular risk. Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the first line treatment for OSA, but evidence on its beneficial effect on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) prevention is limited. Using claims data, the effects of PAP on mortality and incidence of MACE among Medicare beneficiaries with OSA were examined. Methods A cohort of Medicare beneficiaries with ≥2 distinct OSA claims was defined from multi-state, state-wide, multi-year (2011-2020) Medicare fee-for-service claims data. Evidence of PAP initiation and utilization was based on PAP claims after OSA diagnosis. MACE was defined as a composite of myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, or coronary revascularization. Doubly robust Cox proportional hazards models with inverse probability of treatment weights estimated treatment effects controlling for sociodemographic and clinical factors. Results Among 888,835 beneficiaries with OSA (median age 73 years; 43.9% women; median follow-up 1,141 days), those with evidence of PAP initiation (32.6%) had significantly lower all-cause mortality (HR [95%CI]: 0.53 [0.52-0.54]) and MACE incidence risk (0.90 [0.89-0.91]). Higher quartiles of annual PAP claims were progressively associated with lower mortality (Q2: 0.84 [0.81-0.87], Q3: 0.76 [0.74-0.79], Q4: 0.74 [0.72-0.77]) and MACE incidence risk (Q2: 0.92 [0.89-0.95], Q3: 0.89 [0.86-0.91], Q4: 0.87 [0.85-0.90]). Conclusion PAP utilization was associated with lower all-cause mortality and MACE incidence among Medicare beneficiaries with OSA. Results might inform trials assessing the importance of OSA therapy towards minimizing cardiovascular risk and mortality in older adults.
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Joosten SA, Genta PR. Staring us in the face: resumption of CPAP therapy. Eur Respir J 2024; 63:2302213. [PMID: 38302178 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02213-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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- Simon A Joosten
- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
- Monash Lung Sleep Allergy Immunology, Monash Health, Clayton, Australia
- Epworth Partners, Epworth Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Laboratório do sono, LIM 63, Divisão de Pneumologia, Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Pépin JL, Tamisier R, Benjafield AV, Rinder P, Lavergne F, Josseran A, Sinel-Boucher P, Cistulli PA, Malhotra A, Hornus P, Bailly S. CPAP resumption after a first termination and impact on all-cause mortality in France. Eur Respir J 2024; 63:2301171. [PMID: 38135441 PMCID: PMC10831141 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01171-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Continuation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy after initial prescription has been shown to reduce all-cause mortality versus therapy termination. However, there is a lack of data on the rates and impact of resuming CPAP in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). This analysis determined the prevalence of CPAP resumption in the year after termination, characterised determinants of CPAP resumption, and examined the impact of CPAP resumption on all-cause mortality. METHODS French national health insurance reimbursement system data for adults aged ≥18 years were used. CPAP prescription was identified by specific treatment codes. Patients who resumed CPAP after first therapy termination and continued to use CPAP for 1 year were matched with those who resumed CPAP then terminated therapy for a second time. RESULTS Out of 103 091 individuals with a first CPAP termination, 26% resumed CPAP over the next 12 months, and 65% of these were still using CPAP 1 year later. Significant predictors of CPAP continuation after resumption included male sex, hypertension and CPAP prescription by a pulmonologist. In the matched population, the risk of all-cause death was 38% lower in individuals who continued using CPAP after therapy resumption versus those who had a second therapy discontinuation (hazard ratio 0.62, 95% CI 0.48-0.79; p=0.0001). CONCLUSION These data suggest that individuals with OSA who fail initial therapy with CPAP should be offered a second trial with the device to ensure that effective therapy is not withheld from those who might benefit.
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- Jean-Louis Pépin
- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, CHU Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, CHU Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, CHU Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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Svaža A, Freimanis D, Zariņa D, Osipovs P, Kistkins S, Ankudovičs V, Sabeļnikovs O, Pīrāgs V, Chizhov Y, Bliznuks D. A Data-Driven Framework for Clinical Decision Support Systems in Positive Airway Pressure and Oxygen Titration. J Clin Med 2024; 13:757. [PMID: 38337451 PMCID: PMC10856483 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Current obstructive sleep apnea treatment relies on manual PAP titration, but it has limitations. Complex interactions during titration and variations in SpO2 data accuracy pose challenges. Patients with co-occurring chronic hypercapnia may require precise oxygen titration. To address these issues, we propose a Clinical Decision Support System using Markov decision processes. METHODS This study, compliant with data protection laws, focused on adults with OSA-induced hypoxemia utilizing supplemental oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP therapy. PAP titration, conducted over one night, involved vigilant monitoring of vital signs and physiological parameters. Adjustments to CPAP pressure, potential BiLevel transitions, and supplemental oxygen were precisely guided by patient metrics. Markov decision processes outlined three treatment actions for disorder management, incorporating expert medical insights. RESULTS In our study involving 14 OSA patients (average age: 63 years, 27% females, BMI 41 kg m-2), significant improvements were observed in key health parameters after manual titration. The initial AHI of 61.8 events per hour significantly decreased to an average of 18.0 events per hour after PAP and oxygen titration (p < 0.0001), indicating a substantial reduction in sleep-disordered breathing severity. Concurrently, SpO2 levels increased significantly from an average of 79.7% before titration to 89.1% after titration (p < 0.0003). Pearson correlation coefficients demonstrated aggravation of hypercapnia in 50% of patients (N = 5) with initial pCO2 < 55 mmHg during the increase in CPAP pressure. However, transitioning to BiPAP exhibited a reduction in pCO2 levels, showcasing its efficacy in addressing hypercapnia. Simultaneously, BiPAP therapy correlated with a substantial increase in SpO2, underscoring its positive impact on oxygenation in OSA patients. Markov Decision Process analysis demonstrated realistic patient behavior during stable night conditions, emphasizing minimal apnea and good toleration to high CPAP pressure. CONCLUSIONS The development of a framework for Markov decision processes of PAP and oxygen titration algorithms holds promise for providing algorithms for improving pCO2 and SpO2 values. While challenges remain, including the need for high-quality data, the potential benefits in terms of patient management and care optimization are substantial, and this approach represents an exciting frontier in the realm of telemedicine and respiratory healthcare.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
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- Institute of Applied Computer Systems, Riga Technical University, LV-1046 Riga, Latvia
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- Sleep Disorder Clinic, LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
- Institute of Applied Computer Systems, Riga Technical University, LV-1046 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Clinical Skills and Medical Technology, Riga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
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- Institute of Applied Computer Systems, Riga Technical University, LV-1046 Riga, Latvia
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- Institute of Applied Computer Systems, Riga Technical University, LV-1046 Riga, Latvia
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Vanderveken OM, Gagnadoux F. The need for coordinating efforts to improve the global evidence of the long-term effectiveness of adult obstructive sleep apnea surgical therapies. Sleep 2024; 47:zsad290. [PMID: 37948610 PMCID: PMC10782494 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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- Olivier M Vanderveken
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Angers University hospital, Angers, France
- INSERM, CNRS, MITOVASC, Equipe CarME, SFR ICAT, University of Angers, Angers, France
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Woehrle H, Schoebel C, Ficker JH, Graml A, Schnepf J, Fietze I, Young P, Arzt M. Positive airway pressure telehealth models and long-term therapy termination: a healthcare database analysis. ERJ Open Res 2024; 10:00424-2023. [PMID: 38410706 PMCID: PMC10895437 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00424-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Background Telemonitoring-guided interventions can improve short-term positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy adherence, but long-term effects are unknown. This study investigated long-term PAP therapy termination in patients with sleep apnoea managed with standard care, telemonitoring-guided proactive care or telemonitoring-guided proactive care + patient engagement tool. Methods German healthcare provider data were analysed retrospectively. Individuals aged 18-100 years who started PAP from 2014 to 2019 and had device type/interface data were included. Time-to-termination periods were analysed using Kaplan-Meier plots and Cox proportional hazards regression, adjusted for age, sex, insurance type, and device and mask type. Results The per-protocol population (valid telemonitoring data) included 104 612 individuals (71% male; 95% aged >40 years). Mean follow-up was 3.3±2.0 years. The overall therapy termination rate was significantly lower in the telemonitoring-guided proactive care group versus standard care (20% versus 27%; p<0.001), and even lower in the telemonitoring-guided care + patient engagement tool group (11%; p<0.001 versus other treatment groups). Adjusted risk of therapy termination was lower versus standard care (hazard ratio 0.76, 95% confidence interval 0.74-0.78; and 0.41 (0.38-0.44) for telemonitoring-guided proactive care alone + patient engagement). Age <50 or >59 years and use of a nasal pillows or full-face mask were significant predictors of therapy termination; male sex, use of telemonitoring-guided proactive care (± patient engagement) and private insurance were significantly associated with lower therapy termination rates. Conclusions Use of telemonitoring-guided proactive care and a patient engagement tool was associated with lower rates of PAP therapy termination.
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- Holger Woehrle
- Sleep and Ventilation Center Blaubeuren, Lung Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Allergology and Sleep Medicine, General Hospital Nuernberg and Paracelsus Medical University, Nuernberg, Germany
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- ResMed Science Center, ResMed Germany, Martinsried, Germany
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- ResMed Science Center, ResMed Germany, Martinsried, Germany
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- Centre for Sleep Medicine, CCM-CC11, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Neurology, Medical Park, Bad Feilnbach, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Kwak HH, Park JH, Lee DJ, Bae GH, Kim SD, Cho KS. Sleep time on back as a predictor of adherence to positive airway pressure therapy. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22415. [PMID: 38104214 PMCID: PMC10725441 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49959-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Upper airway collapse can be effectively dealt with positive airway pressure (PAP), and patient adherence is considered as a major determining factor for success of PAP therapy. This study was performed to determine the potential factors affecting the adherence to PAP in patients with OSA by using polysomnography (PSG) parameters recorded for diagnosis of OSA. The data of 158 patients between December 2018 and July 2021 were collected. They were prescribed with PAP and used the device during the adaptation period for 90 days. They were categorized into adherent and non-adherent group according to the criteria of good adherence as use of PAP ≥ 4 h per night on 70% of nights. Demographic, clinical characteristics, and PSG results were reviewed. Among 158 patients engaged in PAP therapy, 121 patients (76.6%) met the criteria of good adherence. No significant differences were found in good adherence rate regarding demographic and clinical characteristics. None of the polysomnographic factors showed significant differences between adherent and non-adherent groups. However, the percentage of sleep time on back in the adherent group was significantly higher than non-adherent group (p = 0.041). The cut-off value was determined to be 41.45% (95% confidence interval 0.43 to 0.79) by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis and the odds ratio was calculated as 2.97. Only the percentage of sleep time on back appeared to be polysomnographic predictor for identifying good adherence to PAP therapy in OSA patients. However, the conclusions may be limited in generalization due to the small sample size.
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- Hyun-Ho Kwak
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea.
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Bonsignore MR. Adaptive responses to chronic intermittent hypoxia: contributions from the European Sleep Apnoea Database (ESADA) Cohort. J Physiol 2023; 601:5467-5480. [PMID: 37218069 DOI: 10.1113/jp284108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disease in the general population, and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and several comorbidities. Obesity favours upper airway collapsibility, but other pathophysiological traits have been identified, i.e. upper airway muscle activity, modulation of the respiratory drive, and the arousal threshold. OSA causes chronic intermittent hypoxia, inflammatory activation and autonomic imbalance with diurnal and nocturnal sympathetic hyperactivity. Disentangling so many components to investigate the pathogenesis of OSA's consequences is very hard clinically. However, albeit imperfect, clinical medicine constitutes a major source of inspiration for basic research, and a mutual exchange of information is essential between clinicians and physiologists to improve our understanding of disease states. OSA is no exception, and this narrative review will summarize the results of clinical studies performed over the years by the European Sleep Apnoea Database (ESADA) Study Group, to explore the variables linked to markers of intermittent hypoxia as opposed to the traditional assessment of OSA severity based on the frequency of respiratory events during sleep (the Apnoea Hypopnoea Index). The results of the clinical studies indicate that intermittent hypoxia variables are associated with several comorbidities, although evidence of a cause-effect relationship is still missing in many cases. It is also possible that adaptive rather than maladaptive responses could be evoked by intermittent hypoxia. The intensity, duration and frequency of intermittent hypoxia episodes causing adaptive rather than maladaptive responses, and their clinical implications, deserve further investigation.
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- Maria R Bonsignore
- PROMISE Department, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Sleep Disordered Breathing Clinic, Division of Pneumology, V. Cervello Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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Pepin JL, Lemeille P, Denis H, Josseran A, Lavergne F, Panes A, Bailly S, Palot A, Prigent A. Health trajectories before initiation of non-invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a French nationwide database analysis. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. EUROPE 2023; 34:100717. [PMID: 37927425 PMCID: PMC10625021 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common indication for long-term domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV) but there is uncertainty in data supporting current guidelines. This study described health trajectories before initiation of at-home NIV in people with COPD, and compared mortality outcomes between groups with different pre-NIV health trajectories. Methods Data were from the French national health insurance reimbursement system database for individuals with COPD aged ≥40 years and ≥1 reimbursement for NIV between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2019. Common health trajectories were determined using time sequence analysis through K-clustering (TAK analysis). Findings Data from 54,545 individuals were analysed; the population was elderly (median age 70 years) with multiple comorbidities. Four clusters were generated. Cluster 1 (n = 35,975/54,545; 66%) had NIV initiated in ambulatory settings or after the first acute event/exacerbation. Cluster 2 (6653/54,545; 12%) started NIV after ≥2 severe exacerbations in the previous 6 months. Cluster 3 (11,375/54,545; 21%) started NIV after frequent severe COPD-related exacerbations in the previous year. Cluster 4 (652/54,545; 1%) started NIV after many long-lasting severe exacerbations. The four clusters differed in age, sex, comorbidities, pre-NIV investigations, and prescriber/location of NIV initiation. Mortality differed significantly between clusters: highest in Cluster 4 and lowest in Cluster 1. Interpretation The significant heterogeneity in clinical initiation of NIV probably reflects the current lack of strong evidence and guideline recommendations. Knowledge about the characteristics and outcomes in different clusters should be used to address inequities and facilitate more consistent and personalised use domiciliary NIV in COPD. Funding JLP and SB are supported by the French National Research Agency in the framework of the "Investissements d'avenir" program (ANR-15-IDEX-02) and the "e-health and integrated care and trajectories medicine and MIAI artificial intelligence (ANR-19-P3IA-0003)" Chairs of excellence from the Grenoble Alpes University Foundation. This work was supported by ResMed.
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- Jean-Louis Pepin
- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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Vanderveken OM, Gagnadoux F. Comparative outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea therapy: mean disease alleviation as a more appropriate measure-it's about time. Sleep 2023; 46:zsad210. [PMID: 37549352 PMCID: PMC10566235 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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- Olivier M Vanderveken
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France
- INSERM, CNRS, MITOVASC, Equipe CarME, SFR ICAT, University of Angers, Angers, France
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Every JD, Mackay SG, Sideris AW, Do TQ, Jones A, Weaver EM. Mean disease alleviation between surgery and continuous positive airway pressure in matched adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep 2023; 46:zsad176. [PMID: 37395677 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Polysomnography parameters measure treatment efficacy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), such as reduction in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). However, for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, polysomnography measures do not factor in adherence and thus do not measure effectiveness. Mean disease alleviation (MDA) corrects polysomnography measures for CPAP adherence and was used to compare treatment effectiveness between CPAP and multilevel upper airway surgery. METHODS This retrospective cohort study consisted of a consecutive sample of 331 patients with OSA managed with multilevel airway surgery as second-line treatment (N = 97) or CPAP (N = 234). Therapeutic effectiveness (MDA as % change or as corrected change in AHI) was calculated as the product of therapeutic efficacy (% or absolute change in AHI) and adherence (% time on CPAP of average nightly sleep). Cardinality and propensity score matching was utilized to manage confounding variables. RESULTS Surgery patients achieved greater MDA % than CPAP users (67 ± 30% vs. 60 ± 28%, p = 0.04, difference 7 ± 3%, 95% confidence interval 4% to 14%) in an unmatched comparison, despite a lower therapeutic efficacy seen with surgery. Cardinality matching demonstrated comparable MDA % in surgery (64%) and CPAP (57%) groups (p = 0.14, difference 8 ± 5%, 95% confidence interval -18% to 3%). MDA measured as corrected change in AHI showed similar results. CONCLUSIONS In adult patients with OSA, multilevel upper airway surgery and CPAP provide comparable therapeutic effectiveness on polysomnography. For patients with inadequate CPAP use, surgery should be considered.
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- James D Every
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW. Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW. Australia
- Illawarra ENT Head and Neck Clinic, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW. Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW. Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW. Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Surgery Service, Seattle Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Bradicich M, Siciliano M, Donfrancesco F, Cherneva R, Ferraz B, Testelmans D, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Randerath W, Schiza S, Cruz J. Sleep and Breathing Conference highlights 2023: a summary by ERS Assembly 4. Breathe (Sheff) 2023; 19:230168. [PMID: 38020339 PMCID: PMC10644110 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0168-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This paper presents some of the highlights of the Sleep and Breathing Conference 2023 https://bit.ly/46MxJml.
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- Matteo Bradicich
- Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Spital Zollikerberg, Zollikerberg, Switzerland
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Campus di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- These authors contributed equally
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Campus di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- These authors contributed equally
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- Medical University, University Hospital “Ivan Rilski”, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, Sofia, Bulgaria
- These authors contributed equally
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
- These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- These authors contributed equally
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- Respiratory Department, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova-Santa María, IRB Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Pneumology, University Cologne, Bethanien Hospital, Solingen, Germany
- These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
- These authors contributed equally
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), School of Health Sciences (ESSLei), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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Cistulli PA, Armitstead JP, Malhotra A, Yan Y, Vuong V, Sterling KL, Barrett MA, Nunez CM, Pépin JL, Benjafield AV. Relationship between Self-reported Sleepiness and Positive Airway Pressure Treatment Adherence in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2023; 20:1201-1209. [PMID: 37126852 PMCID: PMC10405605 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202206-482oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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Rationale: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the first-choice treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, its real-world effectiveness is often questioned because of usage issues. The relationship between patient sleepiness and PAP usage has been assessed in relatively small and selected populations within the research context. Objectives: To assess the impact of patient-reported sleep outcomes, particularly self-reported sleepiness and its change during therapy, on PAP usage in the real-world setting. Methods: Deidentified data for U.S.-based patients receiving PAP therapy were examined. Eligible patients were registered in the myAir app and provided self-reported sleepiness at baseline and after 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of PAP between November 2019 and April 2020. Results: A total of 95,397 registered patients met all eligibility criteria and were included in the analysis (mean age, 49.6 ± 13.0 yr; 61.6% male). Daytime sleepiness was the most common reason for PAP therapy initiation (57.1% of patients), and 42.2% of all patients had self-reported moderate to severe OSA. Self-reported sleepiness improved with PAP therapy in most patients over the assessment period, with 62.1% of patients reporting "no" or "slight" sleepiness at Day 28. There was a dose-dependent association between improvement in self-reported sleepiness at Day 28 and PAP usage, and this finding was maintained at Day 360. Self-reported sleepiness at Day 28 was associated with achieving U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services compliance at 90 days (approximately 90% for those with no or slight sleepiness vs. <70% for those with residual very or extreme sleepiness); average daily PAP usage over 360 days was ⩾5.0 and ⩽3.7 hours, respectively, for those with no or slight versus very or extreme sleepiness. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the feasibility of capturing patient-reported outcomes via a digital platform. Patient-reported outcomes appear to be associated with PAP usage, especially self-reported sleepiness and its response to therapy. Capturing patient-reported outcomes using digital solutions during the course of treatment has the potential to enhance patient outcomes by providing actionable insights.
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- Peter A. Cistulli
- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- ResMed Science Center, Singapore, Singapore
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- ResMed Science Center, San Francisco, California
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- HP2 Laboratory, University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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Gentina T, Gentina E, Douay B, Micoulaud-Franchi JA, Pépin JL, Bailly S. Investigating associations between social determinants, self-efficacy measurement of sleep apnea and CPAP adherence: the SEMSA study. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1148700. [PMID: 37528857 PMCID: PMC10390224 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1148700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Study objectives The prospective Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea study (SEMSAS) is investigating thresholds for health literacy, self-efficacy and precariousness at obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis to predict CPAP adherence. This paper describes the study protocol and presents baseline data from the ongoing study. Methods Eligible individuals had confirmed OSA and were referred to a homecare provider for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy initiation. Data on patient characteristics and comorbidities were collected, along with baseline evaluations of self-efficacy [15-item Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea tool (SEMSA-15)], precariousness [Deprivation in Primary Care Questionnaire (DipCareQ)], and health literacy (Health Literacy Questionnaire). CPAP adherence over 12 months of follow-up will be determined using remote monitoring of CPAP device data. The primary objective is to define an optimal SEMSA-15 score threshold to predict CPAP adherence at 3- and 12-month follow-up. Results Enrollment of 302 participants (71% male, median age 55 years, median body mass index 31.6 kg/m2) is complete. Low self-efficacy (SEMSA-15 score ≤ 2.78) was found in 93/302 participants (31%), and 38 (12.6%) reported precariousness (DipCareQ score > 1); precariousness did not differ significantly between individuals with a SEMSA-15 score ≤ 2.78 versus >2.78. Health literacy was generally good, but was significantly lower in individuals with versus without precariousness, and with low versus high self-efficacy. Conclusion SEMSAS is the first study using multidimensional baseline assessment of self-efficacy, health literacy and precariousness, plus other characteristics, to determine future adherence to CPAP, including CPAP adherence trajectories. Collection of follow-up data is underway.
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- Thibaut Gentina
- Ramsey General Healthcare La Louviere Hospital, Lille, France
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- IESEG School of Management, CNRS, UMR 9221 – LEM – Lille Economie Management, Univ. Lille, Lille, France
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- Ramsey General Healthcare La Louviere Hospital, Lille, France
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- SANPSY, UMR 6033, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Sleep Medicine Service, University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
- EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
- EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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Turnbull CD, Stradling JR. Endotyping, phenotyping and personalised therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea: are we there yet? Thorax 2023; 78:726-732. [PMID: 37217289 DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2023-220037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) was traditionally thought to be mainly caused by obesity and upper airway crowding, and hence OSA management was not personalised according to particular characteristics, with most symptomatic patients receiving continuous positive airway pressure therapy. Recent advances in our understanding have identified additional potential and distinct causes of OSA (endotypes), and subgroups of patients (phenotypes) with increased risk of cardiovascular complications. In this review, we discuss the evidence to date as to whether there are distinct clinically useful endotypes and phenotypes of OSA, and the challenges to the field in moving towards delivering personalised therapy in OSA.
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- Chris D Turnbull
- Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Mendelson M, Duval J, Bettega F, Tamisier R, Baillieul S, Bailly S, Pépin JL. The individual and societal price of non-adherence to continuous positive airway pressure, contributors and strategies for improvement. Expert Rev Respir Med 2023; 17:305-317. [PMID: 37045746 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2023.2202853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). CPAP is highly effective for improving symptoms and quality of life but the major issue is adherence, with up to 50% of OSA discontinuing CPAP in the first 3 years after CPAP initiation. AREAS COVERED We present the individual and societal cost of non-adherence to CPAP, factors associated with non-adherence to CPAP, as well as current strategies for improving adherence including telehealth, couples-based interventions and behavioral interventions. We also report on challenges and pitfalls for the visualization and analysis of CPAP remote monitoring platforms. EXPERT OPINION CPAP termination rates and adherence to therapy remain major issues despite technical improvements in CPAP devices. The individual and societal price of non-adherence to CPAP for OSA patients goes beyond excessive sleepiness and includes cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality, and increased health costs. Strategies for improving CPAP adherence should be individually tailored and aim to also improve lifestyle habits including physical activity and nutrition. Access to these strategies should be supported by refining visualization dashboards of CPAP remote monitoring platforms, and by disseminating telehealth and innovative analytics, including artificial intelligence.
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- Monique Mendelson
- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, Grenoble, France
- LVL Médical, 44 Quai Charles de Gaulle Lyon, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, Grenoble, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, Inserm U1300, Grenoble Alps University, Grenoble, France
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Mollayeva T, Tran A, Hurst M, Escobar M, Colantonio A. The effect of sleep disorders on dementia risk in patients with traumatic brain injury: A large-scale cohort study. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 15:e12411. [PMID: 37234486 PMCID: PMC10207584 DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Introduction We investigated the association between sleep disorders (SDs) and incident dementia in adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods Adults with a TBI between 2003 and 2013 were followed until incident dementia. Sleep disorders at TBI were predictors in Cox regression models, controlling for other dementia risks. Results Over 52 months, 4.6% of the 712,708 adults (59% male, median age 44, <1% with SD) developed dementia. An SD was associated with a 26% and a 23% of increased risk of dementia in male and female participants (hazard ratio [HR] 1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11-1.42 and HR 1.23, 95% CI 1.09-1.40, respectively). In male participants, SD was associated with a 93% increased risk of early-onset dementia (HR 1.93, 95% CI 1.29-2.87); this did not hold in female participants (HR 1.38, 95% CI 0.78-2.44). Discussion In a province-wide cohort, SDs at TBI were independently associated with incident dementia. Clinical trials testing sex-specific SD care after TBI for dementia prevention are timely. Highlights TBI and sleep disorders are linked to each other, and to dementia.It is unclear if sleep disorders pose a sex-specific dementia risk in brain injury.In this study, presence of a sleep disorder increased dementia risk in both sexes.The risk differed by type of sleep disorder, which differed between the sexes.Sleep disorder awareness and care in persons with brain injury is vital for dementia prevention.
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- Tatyana Mollayeva
- KITE‐Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteUniversity Health NetworkTorontoOntarioCanada
- Rehabilitation Sciences InstituteTemerty Faculty of MedicineUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
- Dalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- KITE‐Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteUniversity Health NetworkTorontoOntarioCanada
- Dalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- KITE‐Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteUniversity Health NetworkTorontoOntarioCanada
- Dalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- KITE‐Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteUniversity Health NetworkTorontoOntarioCanada
- Rehabilitation Sciences InstituteTemerty Faculty of MedicineUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
- Dalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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Sterling KL, Cistulli PA, Linde-Zwirble W, Malik A, Benjafield AV, Malhotra A, Cole KV, Emami H, Woodford C, More S, Armitstead JP, Nunez CM, Reutrakul S, Pépin JL. Association between positive airway pressure therapy adherence and health care resource utilization in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes in the United States. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:563-571. [PMID: 36546368 PMCID: PMC9978433 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES There is a complex interplay between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes. There are minimal data regarding the effects of treating OSA with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on outcomes and health care resource utilization (HCRU) in patients with OSA and type 2 diabetes. We investigated the impact of PAP adherence on HCRU and costs in this population. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted with a cohort of OSA patient from a US administrative claims dataset linked to objective device data (AirView, ResMed Corp., San Diego, California). Propensity score matching was used to control for potential imbalance in baseline covariates between PAP-adherent and -nonadherent patients. Newly diagnosed patients with OSA aged ≥ 18 years with type 2 diabetes were included. PAP adherence was defined as meeting Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services compliance criteria in all 8 90-day periods over 2 years. HCRU was based on the number of all-cause doctor visits, emergency room visits, inpatient hospitalizations, and PAP equipment and supplies. RESULTS In years 1 and 2 of PAP therapy, HCRU was significantly lower in adherent vs nonadherent patients (number/patient for emergency room visits 0.68 ± 1.47 vs 0.99 ± 1.91 [year 1], 0.69 ± 1.43 vs 0.95 ± 1.89 [year 2]; for hospitalizations 0.16 ± 0.58 vs 0.22 ± 0.62 [year 1], 0.15 ± 0.51 vs 0.21 ± 0.74 [year 2]; all P < .001). Changes in estimated total 24-month payments were higher for nonadherent patients ($2,282, 95% confidence interval: $1,368, $3,205). CONCLUSIONS Consistent use of PAP therapy over 2 years was associated with decreased HCRU in patients with OSA and type 2 diabetes, strongly suggesting a role for screening and treating OSA in type 2 diabetes. CITATION Sterling KL, Cistulli PA, Linde-Zwirble W, et al. Association between positive airway pressure therapy adherence and health care resource utilization in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes in the United States. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(3):563-571.
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- Charles Perkins Centre and Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- ResMed Science Center, San Diego, California
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- ResMed Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U 1300, HP2 Laboratory (Hypoxia: Pathophysiology), Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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- ResMed Science Center, San Diego, California
- Charles Perkins Centre and Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Trexin Consulting, Chicago, Illinois
- ResMed Science Center, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
- ResMed Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U 1300, HP2 Laboratory (Hypoxia: Pathophysiology), Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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Palot A, Nguyên XL, Launois S, Prigent A, Graml A, Aversenq E, Koltes C, Recart D, Lavergne F. Effect of switching from continuous to bilevel positive airway pressure on sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: the prospective POP IN VAuto study. J Thorac Dis 2023; 15:918-927. [PMID: 36910096 PMCID: PMC9992565 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Background Issues with tolerability and side effects can decrease continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device usage and the benefits of therapy. Different positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy modes providing expiratory pressure relief or using a different pressure during inspiration vs. expiration (bilevel PAP) may alleviate some of these issues. This multicenter, prospective study evaluated the effects of switching from CPAP to bilevel PAP (VAuto mode) on respiratory parameters, device usage, side effects and patient-reported outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods Eligible OSA patients had started CPAP ≥3 months previously, had good compliance (mean 6.1±2.0 h/night) and well-controlled OSA [residual apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) 4.9±3.1/h] but had pressure tolerance issues or persistent side effects/discomfort. All were switched from CPAP to bilevel PAP (AirCurve 10 VAuto; ResMed). Effectiveness (residual AHI), sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, fatigue, therapy-related side effects, and patient satisfaction/preference were assessed after 3 months and 1 year. Results Forty patients were analyzed (68% male, age 64±11 years, body mass index 30.7±5.8 kg/m2). At 3 months and 1 year after switching to bilevel PAP, median [interquartile range] residual AHI was 4/h [2-5.3] and 3.7/h [1.8-5], respectively, and device usage was 7.0 [4.9-7.5] and 6.4 [4.4-7.3] h/night, respectively. Device switch was associated with significant reductions from baseline in expiratory PAP {from 12 [11-13] to 8 [7-9] cmH2O at 3 months (P<0.001) and 9 [8-12] cmH2O at 1 year (P=0.005)}, 95th percentile pressure {from 14 [12-14] to 10 [9-11] and 10 [8-11] cmH2O; P<0.001 and P=0.001, respectively} and leak {from 1 [0-6] to 0 [0-1] and 0 [0-2] L/min; P=0.049 and P=0.033, respectively}. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score decreased significantly from baseline to 3 and 6 months [7.2±4.0 to 5.0±3.2 (P=0.005) and 4.5±2.7 (P<0.001), respectively]. CPAP-related mouth dryness, choking sensation and aerophagia were significantly improved one year after switching to bilevel PAP. Bilevel PAP was preferred over CPAP by 90% of patients. Conclusions Switching to bilevel PAP had several benefits in patients struggling with CPAP, facilitating therapy acceptance and ongoing device usage.
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Bughin F, Mendelson M, Jaffuel D, Pépin JL, Gagnadoux F, Goutorbe F, Abril B, Ayoub B, Aranda A, Alagha K, Pomiès P, Roubille F, Mercier J, Molinari N, Dauvilliers Y, Héraud N, Hayot M. Impact of a telerehabilitation programme combined with continuous positive airway pressure on symptoms and cardiometabolic risk factors in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231167009. [PMID: 37051564 PMCID: PMC10084579 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231167009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common sleep-breathing disorder associated with adverse health outcomes including excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired quality of life and is well-established as a cardiovascular risk factor. Continuous positive airway pressure is the reference treatment, but its cardiovascular and metabolic benefits are still debated. Combined interventions aiming at improving patient's lifestyle behaviours are recommended in guidelines management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome but adherence decreases over time and access to rehabilitation programmes is limited. Telerehabilitation is a promising approach to address these issues, but data are scarce on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Methods The aim of this study is to assess the potential benefits of a telerehabilitation programme implemented at continuous positive airway pressure initiation, compared to continuous positive airway pressure alone and usual care, on symptoms and cardiometabolic risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. This study is a 6-months multicentre randomized, parallel controlled trial during which 180 obese patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome will be included. We will use a sequential hierarchical criterion for major endpoints including sleepiness, quality of life, nocturnal systolic blood pressure and inflammation biological parameters. Discussion m-Rehab obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the first multicentre randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation lifestyle programme in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. We hypothesize that a telerehabilitation lifestyle intervention associated with continuous positive airway pressure for 6 months will be more efficient than continuous positive airway pressure alone on symptoms, quality of life and cardiometabolic risk profile. Main secondary outcomes include continuous positive airway pressure adherence, usability and satisfaction with the telerehabilitation platform and medico-economic evaluation. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT05049928. Registration data: 20 September 2021.
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- François Bughin
- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHU, Montpellier, France
- Clinique du Millénaire, Montpellier, France
- François Bughin, Clinique du Millénaire, Montpellier, France.
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- Grenoble Alpes University, INSERM, University hospital Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHU, Montpellier, France
- Department of Pneumology, Arnaud de Villeneuve, Regional University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Grenoble Alpes University, INSERM, University hospital Grenoble Alpes, HP2, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Respiratory, University of Angers, Sleep Medicine, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Service des troubles du sommeil, CHU Nîmes, Nimes, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHU, Montpellier, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHU, Montpellier, France
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- Cardiology Department, INI-CRT, CHU Montpellier, PhyMedExp,, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHU, Montpellier, France
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- IDESP, INRIA, INSERM, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Unité du Sommeil, Centre National de Référence pour la Narcolepsie, CHU Montpellier, Hôpital Gui-de-Chauliac, Service de Neurologie, Montpellier, France
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- Direction de La Recherche Clinique et de L'innovation en Santé - Korian, Lodève, France; GCS CIPS, Lodève, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHU, Montpellier, France
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L-Citrulline Supplementation Reduces Blood Pressure and Myocardial Infarct Size under Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia, a Major Feature of Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11122326. [PMID: 36552534 PMCID: PMC9774116 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11122326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Intermittent hypoxia (IH) is a landmark of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at the core of the cardiovascular consequences of OSA. IH triggers oxidative stress, a major underlying mechanism for elevated blood pressure (BP) and increased infarct size. L-citrulline is an amino acid that has been demonstrated to be protective of the cardiovascular system and exert pleiotropic effects. Therefore, we tested the impact of citrulline supplementation on IH-induced increase in BP and infarct size. Four groups of rats exposed to normoxia (N) or IH [14 days (d), 8 h/day, 30 s-O2 21%/30 s-O2 5%] and were supplemented or not with citrulline (1 g·kg-1·d-1). After 14 d, BP was measured, and hearts were submitted to global ischemia-reperfusion to measure infarct size. Histological and biochemical analyses were conducted on hearts and aorta to assess oxidative stress. Citrulline significantly reduced BP (-9.92%) and infarct size (-18.22%) under IH only. In the aorta, citrulline supplementation significantly decreased superoxide anion and nitrotyrosine levels under IH and abolished the IH-induced decrease in nitrite. Citrulline supplementation significantly decreased myocardial superoxide anion levels and xanthine oxidase enzyme activity under IH. Citrulline shows a cardioprotective capacity by limiting IH-induced pro-oxidant activity. Our results suggest that citrulline might represent a new pharmacological strategy in OSA patients with high cardiovascular risk.
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Impact of a Weight-Loss Rehabilitation Program on Sleep Apnea Risk and Subjective Sleepiness in Patients with Overweight/Obesity: The DietSleep Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11236890. [PMID: 36498465 PMCID: PMC9735960 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11236890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most frequent chronic diseases, and comorbid obesity occurs in more than 60% of cases. Variations in body weight influence both OSA severity and OSA-related symptoms. We prospectively assessed the impact of a weight-loss program using the Berlin score to reflect OSA risk, and we also used the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) to assess daytime sleepiness. DietSleep was a prospective multicentric cohort study investigating OSA risk and daytime sleepiness before and after weight-loss intervention. One hundred and twenty-seven patients were included (initial OSA risk 36%), most of whom were women (85.8%) with a median body mass index (BMI) of 29.7 kg/m2, and the interquartile range was (27.6; 34). The diet-based weight-loss program induced a median decrease in BMI of 3.7 kg/m2 (−5; −2.9) (body weight~12.1% (−16.0; −8.8)) over a period of 171 days (114; 269). Changes in anthropometric values were similar regarding OSA risk after adjusting for initial values. Berlin scores significantly improved from 3 (1; 5) to 1 (0; 2), p < 0.01; the proportion of patients with a Berlin score ≥2 decreased from 36% to 7% after the intervention. The proportion of patients with ESS ≥11 decreased from 13% to 2%. These results confirm that a weight-loss program produces clinically relevant weight loss and a significant improvement in both OSA and subjective daytime sleepiness.
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Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Diseases: What, When, and Why Is Mandibular Advancement Device Treatment Required? A Short Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11226845. [PMID: 36431322 PMCID: PMC9696671 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11226845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous condition with significant risks of comorbidities if left untreated. It represents a cardiovascular risk factor in the general population, and a higher prevalence is observed in patients already suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The gold standard treatment, continuous positive airway pressure, is not always accepted or tolerated. The mandibular advancement device represents an alternative treatment that we propose to implement in our study. The objective here is to first present a brief review of the topic. Due to poor evidence in the field, we propose a pilot study to evaluate the effect of a mandibular advancement device in patients with cardiovascular disease who are not treated for their sleep pathology in order to improve their therapeutic management.
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Baillieul S, Shah NM, Dharmasena R, Schiza S, Testelmans D, Pataka A. CPAP for secondary cardiovascular prevention in obstructive sleep apnoea patients: not only one moon, but many stars. Breathe (Sheff) 2022; 18:220148. [PMID: 36865657 PMCID: PMC9973521 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0148-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy has a strong evidence base for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), its impact on cardiovascular comorbidity remains unclear. This journal club reviews three recent randomised controlled trials aimed to evaluate the impact of CPAP therapy in secondary prevention of cerebrovascular and coronary heart disease (SAVE trial), comorbid coronary heart disease (RICCADSA trial) and in patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ISAACC trial). All three trials included patients with moderate-to-severe OSA and excluded patients with severe daytime sleepiness. When CPAP was compared with usual care, they all reported no difference in a similar primary composite end-point including death from cardiovascular disease, cardiac events, and strokes. These trials faced the same methodological challenges, including a low primary end-point incidence, the exclusion of sleepy patients, and a low CPAP adherence. Therefore, caution must be taken when broadening their results to the wider OSA population. Although randomised controlled trials provide a high level of evidence, they may not be sufficient to capture the diversity of OSA. Large-scale, real-world data may be able to provide a more rounded and generalisable picture of the effects of routine clinical use of CPAP on cardiovascular morbimortality.
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- Sébastien Baillieul
- Grenoble Alpes University, HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300 and Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France,Corresponding author: Sébastien Baillieul ()
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- Lane Fox Respiratory Research Centre, Guy's and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Sleep Disorders Centre, Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- KU Leuven – University of Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Respiratory diseases, Leuven, Belgium
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- Aristotle University Thessaloniki and Respiratory Failure Unit, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, G. Papanikolaou Hospital Exohi, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Application of Inverse-Probability-of-Treatment Weighting to Estimate the Effect of Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2022; 19:1570-1580. [PMID: 35380937 PMCID: PMC9447388 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202109-1036oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the first line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is considered effective in reducing daytime sleepiness. Its efficacy relies on adequate adherence, often defined as >4 hours per night. However, this binary threshold may limit our understanding of the causal effect of CPAP adherence and daytime sleepiness, and a multilevel approach for CPAP adherence can be more appropriate. Objectives: In this study, we show how two causal inference methods can be applied on observational data for the estimation of the effect of different ranges of CPAP adherence on daytime sleepiness as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Methods: Data were collected from a large prospective observational French cohort for patients with OSA. Four groups of CPAP adherence were considered (0-4, 4-6, 6-7, and 7-10 h per night). Multivariable regression, inverse-probability-of-treatment weighting (IPTW), and inverse propensity weighting with regression adjustment (IPW-RA) were used to assess the impact of CPAP adherence level on daytime sleepiness. Results: In this study, 9,244 patients with OSA treated by CPAP were included. The mean initial ESS score was 11 (±5.2), with a mean reduction of 4 points (±5.1). Overall, there was evidence of the causal effect of CPAP adherence on daytime sleepiness which was mainly observed between the lower CPAP adherence group (0-4 h) compared with the higher CPAP adherence group (7-10 h). There are no differences by considering higher level of CPAP adherence (>4 h). Conclusions: We showed that IPTW and IPW-RA can be easily implemented to answer questions regarding causal effects using observational data when randomized trials cannot be conducted. Both methods give a direct causal interpretation at the population level and allow the assessment of the appropriate consideration of measured confounders.
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Sterling KL, Pépin JL, Linde-Zwirble W, Chen J, Benjafield AV, Cistulli PA, Cole KV, Emami H, Woodford C, Armitstead JP, Nunez CM, Wedzicha JA, Malhotra A. Impact of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence on Outcomes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2022; 206:197-205. [PMID: 35436176 PMCID: PMC9887426 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202109-2035oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Rationale: The co-occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, termed overlap syndrome, has a poor prognosis. However, data on positive airway pressure (PAP) treatments and their impact on outcomes and costs are lacking. Objectives: This retrospective observational study investigated the effects of PAP on health outcomes, resource usage, and costs in patients with overlap syndrome. Methods: Deidentified adjudicated claims data for patients with overlap syndrome in the United States were linked to objectively measured PAP user data. Patients were considered adherent to PAP therapy if they met Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services criteria for eight 90-day timeframes from device setup through 2-year follow-up. Propensity score matching was used to create comparable groups of adherent and nonadherent patients. Healthcare resource usage was based on the number of doctor visits, all-cause emergency room visits, all-cause hospitalizations, and PAP equipment and supplies, and proxy costs were obtained. Measurements and Main Results: A total of 6,810 patients were included (mean age, 60.8 yr; 56% female); 2,328 were nonadherent. Compared with the year before therapy, there were significant reductions in the number of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and severe acute exacerbations during 2 years of PAP therapy in patients who were versus were not adherent (all P < 0.001). This improvement in health status was paralleled by a significant reduction in the associated healthcare costs. Conclusions: PAP usage by patients with overlap syndrome was associated with reduced all-cause hospitalizations and emergency room visits, severe acute exacerbations, and healthcare costs.
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U 1300, HP2 Laboratory (Hypoxia: Pathophysiology), Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; and
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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Alvarez JV, Dales R, Kendzerska T. Demographics, sleep apnea and positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment-related characteristics associated with PAP adherence: A large retrospective community-based longitudinal observational study. Sleep Med 2022; 98:139-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Craig S, Pépin JL, Randerath W, Caussé C, Verbraecken J, Asin J, Barbé F, Bonsignore MR. Investigation and management of residual sleepiness in CPAP-treated patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: the European view. Eur Respir Rev 2022; 31:31/164/210230. [PMID: 35613742 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0230-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a major symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), defined as the inability to stay awake during the day. Its clinical descriptors remain elusive, and the pathogenesis is complex, with disorders such as insufficient sleep and depression commonly associated. Subjective EDS can be evaluated using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, in which the patient reports the probability of dozing in certain situations; however, its reliability has been challenged. Objective tests such as the multiple sleep latency test or the maintenance of wakefulness test are not commonly used in patients with OSA, since they require nocturnal polysomnography, daytime testing and are expensive. Drugs for EDS are available in the United States but were discontinued in Europe some time ago. For European respiratory physicians, treatment of EDS with medication is new and they may lack experience in pharmacological treatment of EDS, while novel wake-promoting drugs have been recently developed and approved for clinical use in OSA patients in the USA and Europe. This review will discuss 1) the potential prognostic significance of EDS in OSA patients at diagnosis, 2) the prevalence and predictors of residual EDS in treated OSA patients, and 3) the evolution of therapy for EDS specifically for Europe.
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- Sonya Craig
- Liverpool Sleep and Ventilation Centre, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool University Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- University Grenoble Alpes, HP2 Laboratory INSERM U1042, Grenoble, France
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- Bethanien Hospital, Institute of Pneumonology, University of Cologne, Solingen, Germany
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Amphia Ziekenlius, AFD, Longziekten, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Respiratory Dept, Institut Ricerca Biomedica de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- PROMISE Dept, University of Palermo; Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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Schmickl CN, Edwards BA, Malhotra A. Drug Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Are We There Yet? Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2022; 205:1379-1381. [PMID: 35320066 PMCID: PMC9875900 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202202-0301ed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- Christopher N. Schmickl
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep MedicineUniversity of California San DiegoSan Diego, California
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Discovery Institute,Turner Institute for Brain and Mental HealthMonash UniversityMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep MedicineUniversity of California San DiegoSan Diego, California
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Telemonitoring for the Follow-Up of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Treated with CPAP: Accuracy and Impact on Therapy. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22072782. [PMID: 35408395 PMCID: PMC9002933 DOI: 10.3390/s22072782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) telemonitoring (TMg) has become widely implemented in routine clinical care. Objective measures of CPAP compliance, residual respiratory events, and leaks can be easily monitored, but limitations exist. This review aims to assess the role of TMg in CPAP-treated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. We report recent data related to the accuracy of parameters measured by CPAP and try to determine the role of TMg in CPAP treatment follow-up, from the perspective of both healthcare professionals and patients. Measurement and accuracy of CPAP-recorded data, clinical management of these data, and impacts of TMg on therapy are reviewed in light of the current literature. Moreover, the crucial questions of who and how to monitor are discussed. TMg is a useful tool to support, fine-tune, adapt, and control both CPAP efficacy and compliance in newly-diagnosed OSA patients. However, clinicians should be aware of the limits of the accuracy of CPAP devices to measure residual respiratory events and leaks and issues such as privacy and cost-effectiveness are still a matter of concern. The best methods to focus our efforts on the patients who need TMg support should be properly defined in future long-term studies.
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Zhang XL, Zhang L, Li YM, Xiang BY, Han T, Wang Y, Wang C. Multidimensional assessment and cluster analysis for OSA phenotyping. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:1779-1788. [PMID: 35338617 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a heterogeneous disease with varying phenotype. A cluster analysis based on multidimensional disease characteristics, including symptom, anthropometry, polysomnography (PSG), and craniofacial morphology, in combination with auto-continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration response and comorbidity profiles was performed within a well-characterized cohort of patients with OSA, with the aim to refine current phenotypic expressions of OSA with clinical implications. METHODS Two hundred and ninety-one subjects with a new diagnosis of moderate to severe OSA, referred for auto-CPAP titration to the sleep center were included for analysis. In-laboratory PSG and craniofacial computed tomography (CT) scanning was performed, followed by an auto-CPAP titration. The symptom of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) was assessed by Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). RESULTS Three patient phenotypes, corresponding to the "normal weight, non-sleepy and moderate OSA", the "obese, non-sleepy and severe OSA" and "obese, sleepy, very severe OSA with craniofacial limitation" were identified. Among the PSG parameters, only N3% and mean pulse oxygen saturation (SPO2) were found to be associated with ESS, and they only explain small fraction of the variation (R2=0.136). Neck circumference and craniofacial limitation were associated the more severe phenotype, which had higher prevalence of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, greater diurnal blood gas abnormalities and worse PAP titration response. CONCLUSIONS Three OSA phenotypes were identified according to multiple aspect of clinical features in patients with moderate to severe OSA, which differed in prevalence of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diurnal blood gas parameters and CPAP titration response. Self-reported EDS was not related with the severity of sleep breathing disturbance, and craniofacial limitation was associated the more severe phenotype. These findings highlight the necessity of integrate multiple disease characters into phenotyping to achieve better understanding of the clinical pictures of OSA.
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- Xiao Lei Zhang
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China.,Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,Capital medical university, Beijing, China.,The Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China.,Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China.,Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,Capital medical university, Beijing, China.,The Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Boof ML, Ufer M, Fietze I, Pépin JL, Guern AS, Lemoine V, Dingemanse J. Assessment of the effect of the dual orexin receptor antagonist daridorexant on various indices of disease severity in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Med 2022; 92:4-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Narang I, Kendzerska T, Heffernan A, Malik U, Carvalho CG, Ryan CM. Positive Airway Pressure Usage in Youth with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Transition to Adult Health Care. Nat Sci Sleep 2022; 14:153-163. [PMID: 35140537 PMCID: PMC8818969 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s345143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is increasing prevalence of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents, the majority of whom receive treatment with positive airway pressure (PAP). Adherence to PAP is sub-optimal in adolescents with OSA. Moreover, the impact of transition from pediatric to adult healthcare system on PAP adherence is unknown. This is relevant as the transition period is a time of increased stress for youth with chronic illnesses. RESEARCH QUESTION Does PAP adherence decrease during the 1-year transition period from pediatric to adult healthcare system in those with OSA? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Youth previously diagnosed with persistent OSA and treated with PAP in a large academic center (Toronto, Canada) between 2017 and 2019 were enrolled on transfer from the pediatric to adult sleep clinic and followed at 12 months. Mixed-effects linear regression models were used to investigate the effect of time since the transfer on objective PAP adherence with adjustment for confounders. RESULTS Among the 45 enrolled participants, 42.2% were female, the median age was 18 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 17-18), median BMI was 30.3 (IQR: 24.0-37.1), and the median apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was 17.8 events/hour (11.8-30.7). In univariate analysis, we observed a significant reduction in the 12-month average PAP usage in days used at follow-up compared to PAP use at the time of enrolment: median of 5.0 hours/day (IQR: 1.3-8.0) vs 2.6 hours/day (0.0-6.4), p < 0.0001. Following adjustment for age, level of education, employment status and living arrangement, the 12-month average PAP usage in days remained significantly decreased at follow-up compared to at the time of enrolment: change in hours of -1.14; 95% CI -2.27 to -0.01. INTERPRETATION Among youth with OSA treated with PAP, there is a clinically significant reduction in PAP adherence over the first year during the transition from pediatric to adult health care.
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- Indra Narang
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.,The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Sleep Research laboratory, KITE-UHN
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disease that results from loss of upper airway muscle tone leading to upper airway collapse during sleep in anatomically susceptible persons, leading to recurrent periods of hypoventilation, hypoxia, and arousals from sleep. Significant clinical consequences of the disorder cover a wide spectrum and include daytime hypersomnolence, neurocognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, respiratory failure, and pulmonary hypertension. With escalating rates of obesity a major risk factor for OSA, the public health burden from OSA and its sequalae are expected to increase, as well. In this chapter, we review the mechanisms responsible for the development of OSA and associated neurocognitive and cardiometabolic comorbidities. Emphasis is placed on the neural control of the striated muscles that control the pharyngeal passages, especially regulation of hypoglossal motoneuron activity throughout the sleep/wake cycle, the neurocognitive complications of OSA, and the therapeutic options available to treat OSA including recent pharmacotherapeutic developments.
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- Luu V Pham
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Gabryelska A, Sochal M, Wasik B, Szczepanowski P, Białasiewicz P. Factors Affecting Long-Term Compliance of CPAP Treatment-A Single Centre Experience. J Clin Med 2021; 11:jcm11010139. [PMID: 35011878 PMCID: PMC8745469 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11010139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been the standard treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSA) for almost four decades. Though usually effective, this treatment suffers from poor long-term compliance. Therefore, the aim of our one centre retrospective study was to assess factors responsible for treatment failure and long-term compliance. Four hundred subsequent patients diagnosed with OSA and qualified for CPAP treatment were chosen from our database and compliance data were obtained from medical charts. Many differing factors kept patients from starting CPAP or led to termination of treatment. Overall, almost half of patients ended treatment during the mean time of observation of 3.5 years. Survival analysis revealed that 25% of patients failed at a median time of 38.2 months. From several demographic and clinical covariates in Cox’s hazard model, only the presence of a mild OSA, i.e., AHI (apnoea/hypopnoea index) below 15/h was a factor strongly associated with long term CPAP failure. The compliance results of our study are in line with numerous studies addressing this issue. Contrary to them, some demographic or clinical variables that we used in our survival model were not related to CPAP adherence.
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- Agata Gabryelska
- Department of Sleep Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (A.G.); (M.S.); (B.W.)
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- Department of Sleep Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (A.G.); (M.S.); (B.W.)
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- Department of Sleep Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (A.G.); (M.S.); (B.W.)
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- Department of Sleep Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (A.G.); (M.S.); (B.W.)
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Pépin JL, Eastwood P, Eckert DJ. Novel avenues to approach non-CPAP therapy and implement comprehensive OSA care. Eur Respir J 2021; 59:13993003.01788-2021. [PMID: 34824053 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01788-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Recent advances in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) pathophysiology and translational research have opened new lines of investigation for OSA treatment and management. Key goals of such investigations are to provide efficacious, alternative treatment and management pathways that are better tailored to individual risk profiles to move beyond the traditional, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)-focused, "one size fits all", trial and error approach which is too frequently inadequate for many patients. Identification of different clinical manifestations of OSA (clinical phenotypes) and underlying pathophysiological phenotypes (endotypes), that contribute to OSA have provided novel insights into underlying mechanisms and have underpinned these efforts. Indeed, this new knowledge has provided the framework for precision medicine for OSA to improve treatment success rates with existing non-CPAP therapies such as mandibular advancement devices and upper airway surgery, and newly developed therapies such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation and emerging therapies such as pharmacotherapies and combination therapy. These concepts have also provided insight into potential physiological barriers to CPAP adherence for certain patients. This review summarises the recent advances in OSA pathogenesis, non-CPAP treatment, clinical management approaches and highlights knowledge gaps for future research. OSA endotyping and clinical phenotyping, risk stratification and personalised treatment allocation approaches are rapidly evolving and will further benefit from the support of recent advances in e-health and artificial intelligence.
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- Jean-Louis Pépin
- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1042, University Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France .,EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute and Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute and Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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