| Autor: |
Senthong, Vichai, Chindaprasirt, Jarin, Makarawate, Pattarapong, Limpawattana, Panita, Timinkul, Akkaranee, Domthong, Aonchuma, Chumjan, Somchit, Chotmongkol, Verajit, Aekphachaisawat, Noppadol, Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak |
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Journal of Arrhythmia; Dec2014, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p502-505, 4p |
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the possible causes of atrial fibrillation (AF). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy may lower the recurrence rate of AF after cardioversion to normal sinus rhythm. We report a case of AF caused by OSA and successfully converted by CPAP therapy. Case A 65-year-old man presented with AF of unidentified causes. After severe OSA was diagnosed, he was treated with CPAP for 2 months and his cardiac rhythm returned to sinus rhythm without any antiarrhythmic drugs or cardioversion. Conclusion AF caused by OSA may be converted to sinus rhythm by CPAP treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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