sleep apnea presentation
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This describes the health risks and symptoms of Sleep Apnea.TRANSCRIPT
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Sleep ApneaWhat It Is and Why It Matters
Ed Charnock, MD.
Is Sleep Apnea Common?
• Over 90% of patients undergoing surgery for weight loss have sleep apnea
P.T. Haltowetl et al. / The American Journal of Surgery 193 (2007) 364-367
• Most people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it, even though
Sleep Apnea is one of the easiest sleep Sleep Apnea is one of the easiest sleep disorders to diagnose and treatdisorders to diagnose and treat
Sleep Apnea SymptomsNighttimeSnoring
Choking
Gasping
Restless Sleep
Frequent Urination
DaytimeSleepiness
Fatigue
Increased Accidents
Poor Concentration
Poor Job Performance
Why Care?
Medical Consequences
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Irregular Heart Rhythm
Stroke
Social ConsequencesExcessive SleepinessDecreased ConcentrationPoor Job PerformanceDepressed MoodAuto & Work Accidents
Untreated Sleep Apnea Untreated Sleep Apnea significantly increases the risk significantly increases the risk
of complications from any of complications from any surgery, even surgery for surgery, even surgery for
weight loss.weight loss.
Sleep Apnea and Crash Risk
• Sleep Apnea increases car crash risk 15 times Sleep 2000 May 1;23(3):383-9
But…• Treatment of Sleep Apnea reduces risk to
normal! Eur Respir J, 1996, 9, 2606–2611
• Do you snore most nights?• Do you gasp or choke most nights?• Do you quit breathing in your sleep most nights?
Yes to 2 of these questions equals a Yes to 2 of these questions equals a
> 70% risk of Sleep Apnea> 70% risk of Sleep Apnea
Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
• A sleep study will tell you if you have Sleep Apnea
• Treatment of Sleep Apnea reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, auto accidents, & surgical complications.
• Most patients experience their best results with CPAP
What If You Have Sleep Apnea?
Where Should You Have Your Sleep Study?
Studies show your treatment is best when you go to a center that is :
• Directed by Physicians, Board Certified in Sleep Medicine
• And has a CPAP compliance program• Baylor’s center has both
• Reduce risk of hypertension, heart disease,
stroke and surgical complications
• Reduce medical expenses by 50%
• Reduce the risk of fatigue related accidents
Why Treat Sleep Apnea
FEEL BETTER !!!FEEL BETTER !!!