Sleep Review SoundcastWednesday, July 22, 2009 PROVENT, A New Treatment for OSASpecial guest: Philip Westbrook, MD Philip Westbrook, MD, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UCLA and Ventus Medical’s Chief Medical Officer, discusses PROVENT™ Professional Sleep Apnea Therapy, a non-invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The PROVENT Nasal Device uses a novel MicroValve design that attaches over the nostrils and is secured in place with hypoallergenic adhesive. The MicroValve opens and closes, redirecting air through small holes to create resistance upon breathing out. At SLEEP 2009, Ventus Medical highlighted clinical data from three poster presentations supporting PROVENT Sleep Apnea Therapy’s clinical utility in treating mild, moderate, and severe OSA.
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