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.
The device is implanted under the skin in the upper chest and stimulates the phrenic nerve to regulate breathing.
The research, involving 4,399 participants across nine European countries, revealed that persistent physical activity contributes to easier sleep initiation, fewer insomnia symptoms, and six to nine hours of sleep per night.
SleepMedRx founder and CEO Jagdeep Bijwadia, MD, MBA, on why recognizing co-existing disorders, such as cardiac comorbidities, should be a priority for sleep specialists.
The project, supported by a $3 million NIH grant, also aims to identify patients who would benefit most from using CPAP, as well as patients who should avoid CPAP.
A clinical study suggests that the device may have the potential to reduce chronic insomnia and consistently improve sleep quality and efficiency in adults.
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Studies point to a more than 95% probability that a patient who experiences freezing episodes will also have a sleep disorder.