Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with heavy snoring is a common disorder, affecting more than 1 out of 10 adults, and is closely associated with hypertension, heart disease, stroke, depression, and cognitive decline. Upper airway stimulation therapy is a novel, highly effective alternative method of treatment, involving a surgically implanted device that uses electrical stimulation of muscles to expand the upper airway, thereby addressing the primary cause of OSA. The
first of its kind, this book is a comprehensive review of this innovative treatment for OSA and provides practical, evidence-based clinical recommendations.