Overcoming an underdiagnosed respiratory condition: should more patients with cardiovascular complications be screened for obstructive sleep apnea?

Early screening and detection are crucial, given the strong association between untreated OSA and adverse health outcomes. Expert consensus recommends routine OSA screening in high-risk cardiovascular populations and emphasizes comprehensive early interventions; CPAP, lifestyle modification, and metabolic risk management. Integrating OSA assessment into cardiology practice and expanding advanced diagnostic tools may improve detection, reduce morbidity and mortality, and lessen the economic burden on healthcare systems.