Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adolescents With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adolescents With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

The objective of this prospective cohort study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with and without thoracic aortic aneurysm.

The objective of this prospective cohort study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with and without thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18 years.
• Diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm defined by the following parameters:

Women: at the level of the sinus of valsalva ≥39mm, or ascending aorta ≥42mm. (for controls: <39mm and <42mm respectively); Men: at the level of the sinus of valsalva ≥44mm, or ascending aorta ≥46mm. (for controls: <44mm and <46mm respectively)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for OSA at baseline.
• Patients with known central sleep apnoea.
• Patients on morphine or other opioid medication, heroin addiction, alcohol addiction.
• Patients with moderate or severe aortic regurgitation.
• Patients with moderate or severe aortic stenosis.
• Pregnant patients.