Obstructive Sleep Apnea-OSA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

We interview experts Younghoon Kwon, MD, MS, FACC, and Richard J Castriotta, MD, FCCP, FAASM, about the connections between obstructive sleep apnea-sudden cardiac death.

Managing Mask-Related Side Effects: A Key to CPAP Therapy Adherence

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Mask-related side effects have been cited as the most important factor influencing adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Potential Risk Factor for COVID-19: Expert Interview

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Obstructive sleep apnea may represent another important variable contributing to increased risk related to COVID-19.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Effects in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

By

Ron Goldberg

A survey was conducted to determine clinical practices among cardiologists managing patients with obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation.

Diagnosing OSA in Children: Are Single Night Sleep Studies Accurate?

By

Bradley van Paridon

In children, does night-to-night variability in sleep parameters affect the accuracy of single-night sleep tests in diagnosing OSA?

Severity of Sleep Apnea and Related Hypoxia Tied to Cancer

Oxygen deprivation resulting from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with cancer, according to a study.

Multimodal Telemonitoring for Weight Reduction in Patients With OSA and Obesity

By

Colby Stong

Can a telemonitoring program that provides feedback on body weight, blood pressure, and physical activity encourage weight loss in patients with OSA using CPAP?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Status Tied to White Matter Integrity, Cognition

By

Sheila Jacobs

Researchers sought to evaluate the association of OSA with white matter integrity and cognition over a 4-year period.