THE IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN A PATIENT ADMITTED TO A CORONARY ICU: CASE REPORT

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea is a pathological condition caused by the collapse of the upper airway during sleep, interfering with the respiratory cycle. This pathology has a direct impact on the quality of life of affected patients, since it alters the quality of sleep and, in the long term, is related to systemic arterial hypertension, fatigue and heart failure. The objective of this article is to present a clinical case report of a patient hospitalized for pneumonia who was also diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, which allowed the institution of treatment and a visible improvement in his quality of life, demonstrating the effectiveness of positive pressure treatment and the benefits of early diagnosis of this pathology.