Showing posts with label A patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) developed acute coronary syndrome (ACS).. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) developed acute coronary syndrome (ACS).. Show all posts

Saturday, 12 November 2011

Emedinews:Makesure: A patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) developed acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Situation: A patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) developed acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was CAD not ruled out in this case?
Lesson: Make sure that all patients with OSA are investigated for underlying CAD.