Allegheny Health Network Implants Central Sleep Apnea Patient with Neurostimulator
The device is implanted under the skin in the upper chest and stimulates the phrenic nerve to regulate breathing.
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Digital Solutions Make Neurostimulator Long-Term Patient Management Easier
New launches and upcoming plans from ZOLL Respicardia, Inspire Medical, and LivaNova make patient data more accessible and trackable.
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Comorbid Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: Evidence Mounts, Awareness Slowly Follows
As more research links obstructive and central sleep apnea to AFib, some take steps toward systematically screening patients.
Tampa General Becomes One of Select Hospitals to Offer Respicardia Remedē for Central Sleep Apnea
The Respicardia remedē system is an implantable pacemaker-like battery pack that stimulates the phrenic nerve.
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Highmark Adds Coverage for Remedē System in Patients with Central Sleep Apnea
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and its affiliates will provide coverage for the Respicardia Inc’s remedē System implantable therapy for central sleep apnea, effective immediately.
Read MoreFirst Patient Enrolls in Central Sleep Apnea Trial to Assess Alternative Transvenous Lead Location for Remedē Implant
The trial seeks to explore whether transvenous stimulation can improve airway physiology.
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A Hydrogen Sulfide Discovery in Rats Could Lead to New Treatments for Central Sleep Apnea
Inhibiting the production of hydrogen sulfide in rats resulted normal breathing patterns becoming gasping patterns.
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Remedē Shows Sustained Safety & Efficacy Through 5 Years
Highlights from the 5-year data show sustained improvements that were consistent with the published 6-, 12-, 24-, and 36-month results.
Read MoreThis May Improve Central Sleep Apnea in Pacing-induced Cardiomyopathy
Central sleep apnea was common in patients with pacing-induced cardiomyopathy and may improve with cardiac resynchronization therapy compared with right ventricular pacing, researchers found.
Read MoreManaging the Epidemic of Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea in Cardiology
A cardiologist and a sleep physician discuss: how to screen cardiology patients for SDB, PSG versus HST for diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Why I Choose Neurostimulators for Some of My Sleep Apnea Patients
Physicians who use Inspire upper airway stimulation, Respicardia’s remedē, and Avery’s diaphragm pacemaker share their stories.
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Primary Central Sleep Apnea Is Still a Mystery
But a new retrospective population-based study finds higher-than-expected frequencies of death, dementia, and arrhythmias.
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NextGen Diaphragm Pacing Transmitter for Central Sleep Apnea Earns FDA Approval
Avery Biomedical Devices has earned FDA approval for its next-generation diaphragm pacemaker transmitter, Spirit, and indications for use include chronic respiratory insufficiency due to central sleep apnea.
Read MoreComparison of Various Forms of PAP Therapies for Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure (On-Demand Webinar)
The webinar Comparison of Various Forms of PAP Therapies for Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure, produced by Sleep Review and sponsored by Philips Respironics, is available for free and immediate on-demand viewing.
Read MoreSex Differences in Kidney Function May Cause Women to Benefit More From Sleep Apnea Treatment
Published research suggests, due to sex differences in kidney function, women may gain more renal benefits from sleep apnea treatment than men. “Chronic kidney disease is a growing epidemic worldwide, highlighting the...
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AASM Issues Position Statement on Chronic Opioid Therapy and Sleep
Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by...
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Compare 7 Positive Airway Pressure Systems
The Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Systems Guide compares 7 CPAPs side-by-side.
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Serotonin May Provide Clues to Seizure-Related Apneas
Could a chemical produced by the brain that regulates mood, sleep, and breathing also be...
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