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OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME

Dr. Shahid Hussain Memon, Dr. Shafi Muhammad Khuhawar, Dr. Musarat Jehan Baloch, *Dr. Samar Raza, Dr. Asim Munir Memon Dr. Nimerta, Dr. Abeera Qureshi

Objective: To determine the obstructive sleep apnea in patients with metabolic syndrome. Patients And Methods: The two year hospital based cross-sectional multidisciplinary and multicenter study (2016-2018) was conducted at tertiary care hospitals and the data was also gained from few private hospitals. All the patients known cases of metabolic syndrome were recruited and explored. Physical examination was performed to look for upper airway anatomy. Patients with symptoms suggestive of OSA and ESS score of more than 10 underwent a limited polysomnography with three channels which included nasal airflow measurement, chest movement and pulse oximetry whereas the frequency / percentages (%) and means ±SD computed for study variables. Results: During two year study period total fifty patients were explored and study. The mean ± SD for age (yrs) of population was 54.22±4.41. The OSA was observed in 32 (64%) and its severity identified as mild 08 (25.0%), moderate 15 (46.8%) and severe 09 (28.1%). CONCLUSION: Incidence of OSA was significantly higher in metabolic syndrome patients and early detection and treatment of OSA in MS patients can prevent development of complications. Keywords: Sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome and obesity