Video Clips (QuickTime) and sound files (MP3) - Sleep Disorder Linked to Common, Serious Heart Rhythm Problem

Monday, May 26, 2003

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New findings of the study
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Untreated sleep apnea makes recurrent atrial fibrillation twice as likely
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Dangers of atrial fibrillation
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Untreated sleep apnea most important predictor of who would go into atrial fibrillation
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What is sleep apnea and who develops it?
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How to recognize sleep apnea
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How does CPAP treat sleep apnea?
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How does OSA cause atrial fibrillation?
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Which AF patients should be screened for sleep apnea?
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Animation of atrial fibrillation

Dr. Sommers evaluating sleep studies
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CPAP device and sleep study video (audiotrack includes loud snoring)
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