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Phrenic Nerve Stimulator and Sleep Apnea
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Phrenic Nerve Stimulator and Sleep Apnea

In this episode, Drs. Konecny and Syed discuss state of the art treatments of sleep apnea and heart disease at UF Health, including identifying high rates of sleep apnea in patients with cardiovascular disease, understanding the difference between obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea, identifying the limitations of traditional treatments for sleep apnea in cardiovascular patients, the phrenic nerve stimulator as an alternative treatment for central sleep apnea, and the collaboration between sleep medicine and cardiology to lead to successful treatment.

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