What Is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
How Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?...Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactionscomments
How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
Surprise!...Well, a few years ago, I went in for back surgery. The tech could not get the tube down my throat. When...reactions2comments
Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST, FAAST...Lisa’s entrance into sleep medicine began in the early 1990’s when she was diagnosed with OSA and began to look for an...
The Frustrations of Starting CPAP...Starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can be scary and overwhelming. It takes time and patience. When I first started therapy...reactions7comments
Mike Noon...Mike lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. He was first diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 1995 when he was 18...
Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked Questions...Millions of people are living with sleep apnea. Whether you have sleep apnea or know someone who does, here is a guide...reactionscomments
What to Know About Excessive Daytime Sleepiness...Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the urge to sleep when you normally expect to be awake and alert. This condition is measured...reactions3comments
CPAP Masks Are Just Like Shoes...CPAP masks are just like shoes. You need to find one that is comfortable. How many of you have shoes in your...reactions1comment
Matthew Horsnell...Matthew was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Matthew Horsnell is a person having narcolepsy with cataplexy, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs...
Not All Water Is the Same When It Comes to CPAP...Two years ago, I went on a 10-day business trip to Arizona. I packed my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, something...reactions4comments
Can CPAP Improve Cognition and Daytime Sleepiness in Older Adults?...Sleep-related disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common ailments that many people live with. As we age, OSA becomes more and...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Don't Feel Better With CPAP Treatment...It is so hard to say this. It's not a fun thing to tell people. But, sometimes I do have to tell...reactions16comments
