Evaluating Hypoxic Burden in Sleep Apnoea Diagnosis
Evaluating Hypoxic Burden in Sleep Apnoea Diagnosis
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This study explores the significance of hypoxic burden (HB) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), emphasizing its role in measuring cumulative hypoxaemia compared to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). A prospective PSG study involving 160 Indian adults reveals critical discordance between AHI and HB, highlighting that HB may uncover underestimated hypoxia while AHI may reflect brief events. The findings suggest that integrating HB with AHI can enhance treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes...