Sleep Apnea: Problems and Solutions
June 1, 2019
Caring for the Ages
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.