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Severe obstructive sleep apnea: first screening with an implanted pacemaker
Marzia Giaccardi1, Giuseppe Mascia1, Andrea Giomi1
1Cardiology and Electrophysiology Unit Department of Internal Medicine Santa Maria Nuova Hospital Florence Italy.
Clinical Case Reports
|September 8, 2017
Summary
Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) can be identified using a pacemaker
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sleep Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a chronic condition linked to cardiovascular disease.
- Identifying and monitoring SAS is crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- An advanced algorithm utilizing transthoracic impedance is incorporated in some pacemakers.
- This algorithm has the potential to detect SAS.
Findings:
- The transthoracic impedance algorithm can identify sleep apnea syndrome.
- This method offers a potential tool for long-term SAS monitoring.
Implications:
- Physicians can optimize SAS therapy through long-term monitoring.
- Reduced risk factors and improved therapeutic compliance are potential benefits for patients with SAS.
- Pacemaker technology may play a role in managing chronic conditions like SAS.
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