Episode 98: (Advancing Allieds) Obstructive Sleep Apnea in AFib

Join #HRStv Senior Correspondent Julie B. Shea, MSN, ANP, FHRS, CCDS for an in-depth interview with Sleep Medicine specialist David Benavides, MD, as they explore the complex relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF). Dr. Benavides delves into the pathophysiology of OSA, shedding light on how disrupted sleep and intermittent hypoxia can contribute to the development and progression of AF. He also discusses screening tools, diagnostic strategies, and treatment options for OSA, highlighting their importance in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation. Don’t miss this insightful conversation at the intersection of sleep medicine and cardiology—only on #HRStv.

Additional Resources

2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001193

STOP-BANG Questionnaire – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26378880/

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