Luc Lanthier Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Sleep Medicine, Medicine and Health Sciences
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, USA
Internal Medicine Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Sherbrooke Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Sherbrooke
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Author(s): Vincent D?ry, Luc Lanthier and Matthieu Touchette
Increased Risk of Serious Post-Operative Cardiopulmonary Complications in Undiagnosed Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Background: Previous trials suggest that OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) is associated with an increased rate of postoperative complications. Our objective was to determine whether OSA is an independent risk factor for serious cardiopulmonary complications and to assess the possible role of OSA severity. Methods: We analysed 5133 polysomnograms conducted between 2002 and 2... view moreĀ»