Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea – Season Four – Episode 3

What is transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation? When ought to we use it for sufferers with central sleep apnea? Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic, solutions these questions.

00:38 Introduction to in the present day’s subject
01:16 Describe for us the approach used and the way a lot coaching is required for transvenous neurostimulation?
04:05 Has this resulted in enchancment in affected person’s signs and high quality of life?
06:32 What are the downsides?
09:25 So which sufferers ought to we take into account for this type of remedy?
11:48 Do you agree that is for central sleep apnea and never for neuromuscular instances?
13:40 Final messages