Friday Aug 18, 2023

Beyond AHI: the Swedish approach to OSA diagnosis and management

In this episode of OnAir, we explore how Sweden is shaking up its approach to the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea. Professor Ludger Grote explains the background and benefits of the Swedish National Sleep Guidelines, which are part of a concerted effort to improve diagnosis, waiting times, treatment and outcomes for patients across the country. The new, comprehensive approach is based on a diagnostic framework and treatment matrix that has been developed using registry data and input from both patients and professionals. Listen now to learn how and why Sweden is taking a broader view of OSA and what Prof. Grote thinks about the role of AHI and hypoxic burden in diagnosis.

Keen to learn more? Watch the webinar of Prof. Grote’s ESRS presentation or read the original study.

Guest:

Prof. Ludger Grote - Medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Host:

Nina Wiklund is ResMed’s Global Medical Marketing Content Lead, and has a burning enthusiasm for clinical research. She is especially interested in the additional insights and possibilities real-world evidence can add to existing RCTs.

Disclaimers:

This content is intended for health professionals only.
This testimonial is a genuine and documented account of the individual’s response to treatment. Outcomes and results may vary, and this individual’s response does not provide any indication, warranty or guarantee that other people will have the same or a similar experience. This presentation is based on the professional presenter experience, practice and on recent available relevant data which is not intended to be understood as state of the art.
Prof. Ludger Grote was provided with a nominal financial incentive for providing the following testimonial. Prof. Ludger Grote will not receive any discounts or further incentives as a result of this testimonial.

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