Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5884945 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This preliminary study suggests that there are numerous sources of RHD, among one of which is sleep apnea, and/or the STOP-Bang questionnaire is not a sensitive tool for predicting RHD. We conclude that although the STOP-Bang questionnaire is easy to implement in a preoperative clinical setting, it is not useful in identifying patients at risk for RHD.
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Rebecca E. MD, Joshua MD, Sonia DO, Elise MD, Amber MD, Ken MD,