Showing posts with label acute coronary syndrome.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acute coronary syndrome.. Show all posts

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Emedinews: Makesure:A patient with severe OSA developed acute coronary syndrome


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