OSA and cardiac events (IMAGE) American Thoracic Society Caption Some patients with coronary artery disease and non-sleepy OSA may be protected against serious cardiac events by CPAP therapy. Credit ATS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.