Right Ventricular Function in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Right Ventricular Function in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Assessed by Real-time Three-dimensional Echocardiography

The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with obstructive sleep apnea have any changes in right ventricular function evaluated by three dimensional echocardiography.

Several studies have reported the association between sleep disorders to an increased risk to the development of cardiac disease. However, there is no substantial that about the influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the right ventricular function. Objective: to analyse the right ventricular function in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by means of Real-Time Three dimensional Echocardiography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals > 18 years old and < 70.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index greater than 35
• Past of clinically significant cardiac conditions