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How CPAP is linked to Heart Disease
Many people are unaware of how heart disease and sleep apnea can be co-morbid. This means that an individual suffers from both at the same time – and sometimes for a connected reason. In fact, “Older adults with co-morbid cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea are a vulnerable population at high risk for hospital readmission.”¹ In an effort to uncover ways to avoid hospital readmission, new research into the co-morbidity of sleep apnea and heart disease is underway.
Study findings on CPAP and stress
A new study suggests that individuals diagnosed with heart disease could benefit from an evaluation for sleep apnea. In this study, researchers looked at 1,301 Medicare recipients who had heart disease, were newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (between 2009 and 2013), had initiated CPAP, and were recently hospitalized.
Jennifer Albrecht, an associate professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, found that:
- The overall 30-day readmission rate over a two-year period after the recipients started CPAP was 10.2%.¹
- Individuals with high adherence were 60% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days¹
From these findings they concluded that successful treatment of obstructive sleep apnea can greatly reduce the risk of 30-day hospital readmission¹. They suggest increased screenings for sleep apnea of hospital patients, but if you already know you have sleep apnea, consistent compliance with your CPAP therapy is highly recommended, especially after a hospital stay.
How to stay compliant and reduce your readmission chances
By now you’re wondering – how can I make sure my CPAP is treating my sleep apnea correctly? There are a few ways to ensure your CPAP is giving you the best CPAP therapy possible.
Here are 4 tips for CPAP effectiveness and compliance:
1. Make sure your supplies are fresh so they function comfortably.
When your supplies are old, the therapy will become less and less effective. Because this happens slowly and over time, most folks end up not noticing it. Instead, they will tighten their mask a little more, thinking they just need the seal a little closer.
Eventually this leads to over-tightening that can cause pain, marks, and the annoying “hot mask” feeling. The less comfortable your CPAP supplies are, the harder it is to stay compliant and get your CPAP benefits. You can avoid this by replacing your supplies with fresh ones regularly on the recommended, insurance-backed schedule.
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2. Have a machine that automatically meets all your needs.
Your pressure needs vary through the night as you sleep. Newer CPAPs are auto-titrating, meaning they adjust to your needs breath-by-breath to give the most effective pressure needed all through the night. On top of perfecting the pressure for your every breath, they have automatically adjusting comfort settings to keep you compliant every night of the week. ResMed’s AirSense 11 AutoSet also offers:
- Humidification: 7 levels of humidity and an optional heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- AutoRamp: Starts your sleep therapy at a low pressure so you fall asleep more comfortably
- Humidification: 7 levels of humidity and an optional heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- AutoRamp: Starts your sleep therapy at a low pressure so you fall asleep more comfortably
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3. Keep your supplies clean to keep your mind clear.
Bacteria buildup on your mask can make you sick or weaken your mask seal. Weak seals and CPAP illnesses are big barriers to compliance, as they make using CPAP much more of a chore. That’s why keeping your mask and hose clean can be the difference between intolerable and effective CPAP therapy. The Lumin makes cleaning easy with:
- Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
- UV Technology: specialized UV-C light source targets harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- Complete compatibility: No adapter needed
- Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
- UV Technology: specialized UV-C light source is targeted to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- Complete compatibility: Lumin fits all major mask types and humidifier chambers
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4. Use a mask that lets you rest easy.
Finding the right mask for your face can be frustrating, but newer masks are designed to fit more people every day. If leaks from your mask are giving you trouble, the AirFit P30i mask will be a great change.
The tube on top connection gives you the freedom to read and wear glasses before bed, and to get closer to your bed partner — no matter what position you sleep in. It also allows you to move freely during sleep, without getting tied up in the tube.
You can sleep the way you want, get closer to your bed partner, and simplify your bedtime routine.
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Source:
- “Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure reduces the risk of 30-day hospital readmission among older adults with comorbid obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease” by M. Doyinsola Bailey, PhD, et al., Published Online: September 21, 2022
- Never have to worry about setting your pressure again
- Increase the comfort and effectiveness of your sleep therapy
- Save money by cutting down on your sleep testing
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