The impact of OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is not only disruptive to your life and that of your partner, but it also has many other health implications, such as higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. If you suspect that you’re suffering from OSA, visit your physician as there are many treatments to help.
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people globally
affected with OSA
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OSA Severity
The degree of severity is measured by the Apnea Hypopnea Index or AHI. This index reflects the number of apneas and hypopneas per hour. Moderate and severe OSA patients require a dedicated therapy according to guidelines published by sleep doctors’ scientific societies.
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OSA can kill
Left untreated, OSA is associated with increased mortality risk and comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, depression and stroke.
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Stroke
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Type 2 diabetes
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Morbid Obesity
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Atrial fibrillation
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Coronary Artery Disease
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Heart Failure
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Drug-Resistant Hypertension
Clinical studies have shown that the mortality rate of non-treated patients suffering from OSA increases significantly over time.
Untreated OSA is associated with a two-times higher risk of stroke and a five-times higher risk of cardiovascular mortality.
Furthermore, there is an elevated prevalence of having OSA with depression, stroke, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation or any drug-resistant hypertension. If you think that you’re suffering from OSA, visit your physician as there are many sleep apnea treatments to help you.
Do I have sleep apnea?
If you suspect that you’re suffering from OSA, visit your physician and discuss the best therapy for your needs. Here are some of the most common symptoms:
OSA and Genio
For some people, suffering from OSA, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) might be uncomfortable and poorly tolerated. Matter of fact, up to 50% of OSA patients will abandon the treatment within the first year. Genio is about to shift this paradigm with its innovative technology.
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