This news may make insomniacs of people with apnea

5 August 2008

Onset of myocardial infarction in the middle of the night is significantly associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

In a prospective study of 92 MI patients, those found to have sleep apnea were more than five times as likely to have had their coronary events between midnight and 6 AM.

Using SearchMedica’s new Practice Management tab (above the main search box), you can quickly find information about Medicare policy regarding OSA treatment.

Research/Reviews

Has CPAP been shown to have any effect on myocardial infarction in OSA? Find the latest here.

CME

Review the management of obstructive sleep apnea with a new online CME course.

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