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METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETECT AND MONITOR THE FREQUENCY OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

  • US 20090209880A1
  • Filed: 02/12/2009
  • Published: 08/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of detecting and monitoring obstructive sleep apnea, comprising:

  • measuring impedance minute ventilation to detect a change in the impedance minute ventilation;

    measuring an amount of movement of a patient; and

    determining the presence of obstructive sleep apnea based upon the change in the impedance minute ventilation and the movement of the patient.

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