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Obstructive sleep apnea in India

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and underdiagnosed condition in India, with substantial implications for cardiovascular, metabolic, and perioperative health. Approximately 104 million Indians of working age are estimated to suffer from OSA, with 47 million having moderate-to-severe disease—yet the vast majority remain undiagnosed and untreated.

Duration : 01:00:00 hours
Content provider : Accrecent
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Date launched at CMEPEDIA : August 20, 2025
Expiry date of course : Awaiting accreditation
Module size : 0.00MB
Price : ₹0.00 - ₹330.00
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Topic:
Advanced practice nursing, Ambulatory nursing care, Dermatology, Emergency medicine, Gastroenterology, General medicine, General surgery, Gynecology, Hematology
Professional category:
Anaesthesia technician, Discharge planner, Emergency care technician, Cardiology technician, Cardiothoracic surgeon, Advanced practice nurse, Allergist, Chiropractor, Emergency physician
Accreditation:
Awaiting accreditation
Learning outcomes

Despite the availability of validated screening tools such as the STOP-Bang questionnaire, studies consistently show that routine screening, diagnosis, and referral for OSA are not consistently practised across clinical settings, particularly in outpatient and perioperative care.

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