Sleep apnea disrupts more than just an individual’s sleep and quality of life. Over time, it becomes a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious conditions.
Resources from Cleveland Clinic
Learn more about its effects and help spread awareness by visiting:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/neurological/depts/sleep-disorders
For more information and resources, visit:
www.Sleepapnea.org
Trouble sleeping?
Take a listen to the podcast on Sleep Patterns and Disorders from sleep specialist Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer
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Introduction to Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cleveland Clinic State-of-the-Art Review
(January 29, 2019)
CME series for all medical professionals of all levels interested in improving patient outcomes through attention to sleep. This five-part program covers:
1) Obstructive Sleep Apnea Basics
2) Sleep Apnea and the Heart
3) Beyond Heart Health: Metabolic, cognitive and psychosocial outcomes
4) Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Therapy
5) Treatment Alternatives to PAP Therapy
Cleveland Clinic Health Library - Sleep Apnea
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8718-sleep-apnea
The Cleveland Clinic provides a comprehensive overview of sleep apnea, distinguishing between the two types – obstructive and central. Topics include diagnosis and testing, management and treatment, and living with sleep apnea.