Atrial Fibrosis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Pilot Study
Start Date
7/12/2021
Completion Date
11/1/2026
Summary
The investigators hypothesize that Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for atrial fibrosis development. The investigators aim to prove the presence of atrial fibrosis on Delayed Enhancement Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DE-MRI) in OSA patients without atrial fibrillation (AF).
Detailed Description
This is a cross sectional pilot study. Sixty mild to severe OSA patients and five age- and Body Mass Index (BMI)-matched controls will undergo a DE-MRI. Demographics, medical history and polysomnography results will be collected. Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea have undergone a polysomnography before the study and were diagnosed based on this test. The investigators will not be performing a polysomnography for any of the patients, just collecting the previous results from their medical charts to confirm they have a true OSA diagnosis for their inclusion in the study.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 75 years
Interventions
Delayed enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DE-MRI)
Conditions
Locations
East Jefferson General Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana 70006
United States
University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
United States
Tulane Doctors - Speciality Care - Napoleon
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
United States