Causal Connection Between Sleep Apnea and AV Block

This research investigates the causal relationship between sleep apnea and atrioventricular (AV) block, focusing on the last five years. We are interested in finding both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies that explore the potential causal connections between these two conditions. The investigation aims to understand how sleep apnea may contribute to the development or exacerbation of AV block. Key areas of interest include the physiological mechanisms linking sleep apnea to cardiac conduction disturbances, the impact of sleep apnea severity on AV block incidence, and the influence of treatment interventions for sleep apnea on the progression or mitigation of AV block. This research will specifically look for studies involving adult populations and will consider variations in sleep apnea severity, treatment protocols, and demographic factors to better understand their role in the relationship between sleep apnea and AV block.