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Treating central sleep apnea : newest treatment option

Another example of early adoption of treatment options includes a phrenic nerve stimulator device for patients with central sleep apnea ( CSA ). The procedure involves implanting the small device to treat central sleep apnea by using phrenic nerve stimulation . CSA is a serious breathing disorder that disrupts the normal breathing pattern during sleep and negatively affects sleep quality . Associated with poor outcomes , CSA may lead to increased risk for abnormal heart rhythms in addition to adversely affecting heart health .

Once implanted under the skin in the patient ’ s upper chest , the battery-powered remedē ® System activates automatically each night to stimulate the phrenic nerve in the chest that sends signals to the muscles controlling breathing . The device monitors respiratory signals and helps restore normal breathing patterns .

Electrophysiology-related articles published

In fiscal year 2023 , a multidisciplinary group of cardiovascular specialists collaborated on an article titled , “ The man in the mirror : Biventricular device implantation in a patient with dextrocardia with situs inversus totalis .” Authored by Ariane Lemieux , S Shiva Patlolla , Fuad Habash , Detlef Wencker , Parag Kale , Jeffrey M Schussler , and EP Medical Director , Manish D Assar , this was published in HeartRhythm Case Reports , September 2022 . ( Citation : 8 ( 11 ): 790- 792 . doi : 10.1016 / j . hrcr . 2022.08.014 . eCollection 2022 Nov .)

Additional articles :

• Banerjee S , Das T , Grodin J , Minniefield N , Tsai S , Banerjee R , Persen , K , Novak , S . Clinical Validation of a Continuous Monitoring Mobile Cardiac Detection Device for Atrial Fibrillation . The American journal of Cardiology , 189 , 61 – 63 . ( February 2023 )

• Chugh Y , Gupta K , Krishna HB , Ayala RQ , et al . Safety and efficacy of apixaban , dabigatran and rivaroxaban in obese and morbidly obese patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation : A real-world analysis . Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE , 46 ( 1 ), 50 – 58 . ( December 2022 )

• Makhdumi M , Assar MD , Meyer DM , Roberts WC . Cardiac Sarcoidosis Diagnosed after Orthotopic Heart Transplantation and Clinically Mimicking Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy . Cardiovascular Pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology , 107390 . Advance online publication . ( January 2023 )

Heart Rhythm Center – helping patients navigate the journey

The Heart Rhythm Center at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas offers referring providers and patients multidisciplinary assistance in navigating the journey of seeking treatment options for heart rhythm disorders . The multidisciplinary team assists patients with a variety of arrhythmia disorders including :

• Atrial fibrillation – paroxysmal , persistent or permanent

• Atrial flutter

• Tachycardia – atrial and ventricular

• Premature contractions

• Ventricular fibrillation

• And many others

For more information about Heart Rhythm Center , see page 18 or call the nurse navigator at 214.820.5306 .

Patient education and support

Wired for Life is an educational class for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators ( ICDs ). The electrophysiology team provides patients with guidance , encouragement and support on the use of their ICDs . Patients suffering from cardiomyopathy , congestive heart failure or who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest know that the ICD can be a life vest . A workshop for patients with ICDs is offered six times per year by clinical experts from Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas . The class , offered both virtually and in-person , is open to anyone in the community who has an ICD — regardless of where the ICD was implanted .

To learn more about Wired for Life classes , visit BSWHealth . com / HeartDFWEvents .

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