We found a higher prevalence of snoring and high risk of OSA in patients diagnosed with acute PE, in comparison with patients in whom PE was suspected but ruled out. This association might be independent of other risks factors common to both OSA and PE. Therefore, OSA may represent a risk factor for the development of PE.
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