Open AccessSevere obstructive sleep apnea: first screening with an implanted pacemaker
Author(s) -
Giaccardi Marzia,
Mascia Giuseppe,
Giomi Andrea,
Fratoni Lanfranco,
Binazzi Barbara,
Gigliotti Francesco,
Nesti Martina,
Milli Massimo
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.877
Subject(s) - medicine , sleep apnea , asymptomatic , atrial fibrillation , obstructive sleep apnea , polysomnography , overweight , respiratory disturbance index , cardiology , population , body mass index , apnea , pediatrics , environmental health
Key Clinical Message Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a chronic condition associated with cardiovascular disease. In some pacemakers, an advanced algorithm using transthoracic impedance may be used to identify SAS. This algorithm may be also a useful tool for a long‐term monitoring helping physicians to optimize therapy, reducing risk factors, and improving therapeutic compliance.