Atrial fibrillation is associated with central sleep apnea in clinic patients undergoing diagnostic polysomnography.

Introduction: Sleep apnea is highly prevalent in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type, and best studied in the context of AF. However, recent investigations have indicated that central sleep apnea (CSA) may be a risk factor for incident AF.