Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea - Season Four - Episode 3

What is transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation? When should we use it for patients with central sleep apnea? Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic, answers these questions.
00:38 Introduction to today's topic
01:16 Describe for us the technique used and how much training is needed for transvenous neurostimulation?
04:05 Has this resulted in improvement in patient's symptoms and quality of life?
06:32 What are the downsides?
09:25 So which patients should we consider for this form of therapy?
11:48 Do you agree this is for central sleep apnea and not for neuromuscular cases?
13:40 Final messages