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OSA is common and the prevalence is increasing with the increased prevalence of obesity. Daytime sleepiness is among the most common symptoms, but many patients with OSA are asymptomatic. Patients with OSA who are asymptomatic, or whose symptoms are minimally bothersome and pose no apparent risk to driving safety, can be treated with behavioral measures, such as weight loss and exercise. Interventions such as positive airway pressure are recommended for those with excessive sleepiness and resistant hypertension. Managing asymptomatic OSA to reduce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events is not currently supported by high-quality evidence.

Duration : 01:00:00 hours
Content provider : Accrecent
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Date launched at CMEPEDIA : August 30, 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, Cardiology, Clinical dentistry, Clinical psychology, Cultural competency
Professional category:
Cardiothoracic surgeon, Advanced practice nurse
Accreditation:
Awaiting accreditation
Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify novel approaches to treating obstructive sleep apnea, their indications and effectiveness. 
Describe the relationship between sleep apnea and vascular disease 
Describe simple and effective behavioral techniques for the treatment of chronic insomnia 
Discuss appropriate first-line management for patients with restless legs syndrome 
Recognize novel pharmacologic therapies for insomnia and daytime sleepiness 
Differentiate between different causes and management of active and violent behaviors at night in patients of different ages 

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Jake Brick

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Science Inc

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