Is sleep apnea associated with subclinical myocardial injury in the community . The ARIC-SHHS study?
In middle-aged to older individuals, OSA severity is independently associated with higher levels of hs-TnT, suggesting that subclinical myocardial injury may play a role in the association between OSA and risk of heart failure. OSA was not associated with NT-proBNP levels after adjusting for multiple possible confounders.
A geriatric education module incorporating sound educational strategies improved both geriatric knowledge and attitudes among medical students.