Sleep Disordered Breathing in Cardiac Failure Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) is a widely prevalent and serious problem worldwide with more than 20 million people affected. Despite many recent advances in evaluation and management of heart failure mortality remains high. 40% of patients die within one year of diagnosis and 60 to 70% die within 5 years.1 Sleep disordered … [Read more...] about Sleep Disordered Breathing in Cardiac Failure
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Restech's Dx-pH Measurment System
Reviewed by Barry P. Kimberley, PhD, MD NesSom Clinics, Minneapolis, MN REMARKABLY GOOD OVERALL EXPERIENCE One of the factors considered in deciding to implement this system was a curiosity as to whether it would alter my current medical management of upper airway reflux. I was also curious about how onerous such testing would be, both for the patient and me. The software … [Read more...] about Restech's Dx-pH Measurment System
Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone
David Barone Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as the cessation of airflow despite continuously respiratory effort. It occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway and causing air flow into the lungs to be interrupted. The temporary stoppage of air flow leads to gradual reduction in … [Read more...] about Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone