Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea-Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Miguel Miracruz discusses the topic of comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea. He presents findings from several studies that investigated the prevalence and characteristics of comorbid insomnia and its relationship to cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction. The studies involved both adult and pediatric populations and utilized various assessment tools and treatments such as CPAP, mandibular advancement devices, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Miracruz also suggests that dentists can play a role in screening and managing comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea, as they have frequent access to patients and can contribute to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. The presentation concludes with Dr. Miracruz highlighting the importance of considering the impact of factors such as sleep disturbances, light exposure, pain, and medications on insomnia and cardiovascular health.

Keywords

comorbid insomnia

sleep apnea

prevalence

cardiovascular dysfunction

metabolic dysfunction

assessment tools

CPAP

mandibular advancement devices

cognitive behavioral therapy

dentists