AHN implants innovative device to manage central sleep apnea in heart failure patients

[...]CSA may contribute to the progression of cardiovascular disorders, and it is frequently seen in patients diagnosed with heart failure. [...]central sleep apnea occurs in roughly one out of every three patients diagnosed with heart failure and has shown to be an independent predictor of mortalit...

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Published inHCPLive
Main Author Allegheny Health Network
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cranbury MultiMedia Healthcare Inc 27.08.2024
Subjects
Cardiovascular system
Continuous positive airway pressure
FDA approval
Heart failure
Mortality
Pacemakers
Patients
Quality of life
Sleep apnea
Transplants & implants
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Summary:[...]CSA may contribute to the progression of cardiovascular disorders, and it is frequently seen in patients diagnosed with heart failure. [...]central sleep apnea occurs in roughly one out of every three patients diagnosed with heart failure and has shown to be an independent predictor of mortality within this patient population." Within the treatment cohort, 88% of patients had a reduction in the number of sleep apnea events and 78% of patients reported an overall improvement in the quality of life, as well as a significant reduction in daytime sleepiness.
ISSN:2767-7168
2767-7168