Sleep Apnea: Problems and Solutions

Sleep-disordered breathing is a common but underrecognized problem in the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting, with an estimated prevalence of 25% to 50%. It ’s also common in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) — with either reduced or preserved ejection fraction — and it worsens with both CHF exacerbation and the progression of CHF severity.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news