CPAP adherence reduces cardiovascular risk among older adults with obstructive sleep apnea

To examine (1) the impact of adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on risk for cardiovascular (CVD) events among a nationally representative sample of older adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and (2) the heterogeneity of this effect across subgroups defined by race, sex, and socioeconomic status. We conducted a retrospective cohort study among Medicare beneficiaries aged ≥ 65 years with OSA (2009–2013). Monthly...