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Study validates OSA phenotypes in Latinos

Publish date:: September 17, 2020

Key clinical point: Three clinical phenotypes of obstructive sleep apnea have been validated in a large Hispanic sample.

Major finding: Minimally symptomatic OSA was found in 46.9% of the sample.

Study details: Data from 1,623 participants in the multi-site Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

Disclosures: The investigators reported no relevant disclosures. Dr. Sundar said that he is co-founder of Hypnoscure LLC, software for population management of sleep apnea, but with no monies received.

Citation:

Gonzalez K et al. Sleep 2020.

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