Journal Watch - Sleep Apnea
Metaanalysis of Nocturnal HD and Sleep Quality
Nine studies of 286 patients found significantly less sleep apnea and better O2 saturation—but less total sleep time—after switching from conventional to nocturnal HD. Prospective pre-post studies found improved sleep quality, but randomized trials did not. Read the abstract.
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Tags: Sleep Apnea, CHD, NHD, O2 Saturation, Nocturnal HD, Conventional HD, Sleep Quality