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Somers - Figure 57

Conclusions

FIG. 57:  The conclusion from the data presented in the previous 2 Figures is that low oxygen saturation independently predicts sudden cardiac death, such that an O2 saturation <78% increases risk of sudden cardiac death by 81%.[39]    

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References

[39]

Gami AS, Olson EJ, Shen WK, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of sudden cardiac death: a longitudinal study of 10,701 adults. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62:610–616.