Exploring Alternative Treatments for Non-Compliant PAP Therapy Patients

Which of the following is true about home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) devices?

What is the purpose of using HSAT devices in the diagnosis of OSA?

What recent advancements in technology have improved the accuracy of HSAT devices?

Which of the following is a key factor in the impact of untreated sleep disordered breathing on cardiovascular disease?

What is the estimated overall direct health care cost of untreated sleep disordered breathing?

Which cardiovascular condition has the highest comorbid rate with sleep apnea?

What effect does CPAP therapy for OSA have on atrial fibrillation?

According to the text, what is the primary outcome measure of the STAR trial?

How many patients were enrolled in the STAR trial?

What is the age range of the pediatric Down syndrome patient population that is included in the FDA approval of UAS as a second line treatment option?

What is the baseline AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) of the patients in the STAR trial?

According to the text, what are the three overarching goals of the Triple Aim proposed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement?

What is the estimated prevalence of undiagnosed OSA (Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) >5) in the United States (U.S.) according to the report commissioned by AASM in 2016?

Which population has a greater prevalence of sleep apnea compared to Caucasians at the same age and body mass index, according to the text?

Which therapy is currently recommended as the first line treatment for patients with moderate to severe OSA?

What is the goal of the HOME study?

What is the indication for Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) in the study involving adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome?

What is the current status of UAS approval for pediatric Down syndrome patients?

Which therapy option is a dynamic therapy for patients who are intolerant of CPAP or in whom CPAP may not be effective?

What is the indicated criteria for surgical implant of a UAS device?

What is the recommended BMI threshold for considering UAS therapy?

What is the reference standard for the diagnosis of OSA and the quantification of respiratory events?

According to the text, what is the primary outcome measure of the ADHERE registry?

What did the sub-analysis of the ADHERE registry demonstrate about therapy efficacy in an older population?

What is the Sher criteria for success in the ADHERE registry?

What did the sub-analysis comparing 3-incision vs. 2-incision technique in the ADHERE registry demonstrate?

According to the text, what is the estimated overall direct health care cost of untreated sleep disordered breathing?

According to the text, what is the impact of untreated sleep disordered breathing on the health system?

According to the text, what is the prevalence of sleep apnea within the population with cardiovascular disease?

According to the text, what factors contribute to the impact of sleep apnea on cardiovascular disease?

According to the text, what are the three overarching goals of the Triple Aim proposed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement?

What is the estimated prevalence of undiagnosed OSA (Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) >5) in the United States (U.S.) according to the report commissioned by AASM in 2016?

What is the indicated criteria for surgical implant of a UAS device?

Which of the following is a limitation of home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) devices?

What is the recommended AHI range for considering Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy?

What is the primary purpose of using home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) devices in the diagnosis of OSA?

Which therapy option is a dynamic therapy for patients who are intolerant of CPAP or in whom CPAP may not be effective?

What is the age range of the pediatric Down syndrome patient population that is included in the FDA approval of UAS as a second line treatment option?

What is the recommended BMI threshold for considering UAS therapy?

What is the reference standard for the diagnosis of OSA and the quantification of respiratory events?

According to the text, what is the primary outcome measure of the STAR trial?

What is the baseline AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) of the patients in the STAR trial?

What is the purpose of using HSAT devices in the diagnosis of OSA?

What is the current status of UAS approval for pediatric Down syndrome patients?

According to the text, how many patients were enrolled in the ADHERE registry as of April 2023?

What is the primary outcome measure of the ADHERE registry?

What is the benchmark for success according to the Sher criteria in the ADHERE registry?

What did the sub-analysis comparing 3-incision vs. 2-incision technique in the ADHERE registry demonstrate?

According to the text, what is the first line therapy for patients with moderate to severe OSA?

What is the primary outcome measure of the HOME study?

What is the indication for Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) in the study involving adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome?

What is the estimated prevalence of undiagnosed OSA (Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) >5) in the United States (U.S.) according to the report commissioned by AASM in 2016?

Which of the following is a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality around the world?

What is the estimated overall direct health care cost of untreated sleep disordered breathing?

What is the prevalence of sleep apnea within the population with refractory hypertension?

What is the primary outcome measure of the HOME study?

According to the text, what are the three overarching goals of the Triple Aim proposed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement?

What is the estimated prevalence of undiagnosed OSA (Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) >5) in the United States (U.S.) according to the report commissioned by AASM in 2016?

What is the prevalence of sleep apnea within the population with cardiovascular disease according to the text?

Which of the following is a limitation of home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) devices?

What is the recommended AHI range for considering Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy?

What recent advancements in technology have improved the accuracy of HSAT devices?

According to the ADHERE registry, what percentage of patients with a BMI less than 32 had a higher Sher responder rate compared to those with a BMI of 32-35?

What was the reduction in operative time when comparing the 2-incision technique to the 3-incision technique in the ADHERE registry sub-analysis?

What was the patient-reported reduction in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score from baseline to 12 months in the therapy withdrawal group in the 12-month visit of the study?

How many patients have been enrolled in the ADHERE registry as of April 2023?

According to the STAR trial, what was the mean baseline AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) of the patients?

What was the primary outcome measure of the STAR trial?

What was the mean baseline ODI-4 (Oxygen Desaturation Index) of the patients in the STAR trial?

What was the reduction in AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) at 12 months, post-implant in the STAR trial?

According to the text, what is the primary outcome measure of the Cognition and Language study?

What is the purpose of the feasibility study of hypoglossal nerve stimulation in children with Down syndrome and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea?

What is the current status of UAS approval for pediatric Down syndrome patients?

What is the primary purpose of using home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) devices in the diagnosis of OSA?

Which therapeutic option is a dynamic therapy for patients who are intolerant of CPAP or in whom CPAP may not be effective?

Which surgical procedure is an option for patients who have not been successful or wish to discontinue PAP therapy?

What is the indicated criteria for surgical implant of a Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) device?

What is the primary purpose of sleep testing in the diagnosis of OSA?