A study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 2024 Annual Meeting revealed that a modified sleep apnea severity index (mSASI) can identify cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) better than the standard apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). The study, conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University, found that patients with higher mSASI scores were more likely to have multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Results indicate that mSASI may be a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk in OSA patients than AHI, suggesting the need for further research in this area.
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Modified OSA Index Score Associated With Cardiovascular Risk
