Maximal exercise capacity in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: The European respiratory journal Vol. 51; no. 6; p. 1702697
• Main Authors: Mendelson, Monique, Marillier, Mathieu, Bailly, Sébastien, Flore, Patrice, Borel, Jean-Christian, Vivodtzev, Isabelle, Doutreleau, Stéphane, Tamisier, Renaud, Pépin, Jean-Louis, Verges, Samuel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England European Respiratory Society Journals Ltd 01.06.2018; European Respiratory Society
• Subjects: Aerobic capacity; Apnea; Body Mass Index; Exercise; Exercise Test; Exercise Tolerance; Humans; Life Sciences; Meta-analysis; Oxygen Consumption; Physical fitness; Sleep; Sleep apnea; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - physiopathology; Sleep disorders; Systematic review

Maximal aerobic capacity is a strong health predictor and peak oxygen consumption ( V ′ O 2 peak ) is considered a reflection of total body health. No systematic reviews or meta-analyses to date have synthesised the existing data regarding V ′ O 2 peak in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)...