In this episode of OnAir, sleep clinician Prof. Dr Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre and host Daniela Ehrsam-Tosi discuss the potential benefits of patient phenotyping for obstructive sleep apnoea.

Prof. Dr Sánchez-de-la-Torre explores why patient phenotyping can be relevant during diagnosis, for making effective treatment decisions, and during the follow-up stage. He highlights the role of patient phenotype in predicting responses and understanding neutral effects, with a particular focus on blood pressure and hypoxic burden. He also emphasises the value of telemedicine in promoting engagement and treatment adherence.

Listen to learn why progress in patient phenotyping could affect the way you treat and understand your OSA patients.

Guest:

• Prof. Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre - University of Lleida, principal Investigator of the ‘Precision Medicine in Chronic Disease Group’ at the Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Spain.

Host:

• Daniela Gautschi is ResMed’s Director Clinical Advocacy Europe, and has a passion for exploring the latest developments in the world of sleep and breathing health. Her key focus is advocating for digital health innovations to help ensure access to good quality care.

Reference:

• Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Gracia-Lavedan E, Benitez ID, et al. Adherence to CPAP Treatment and the Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis. JAMA. 2023;330(13):1255–1265. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.17465

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Disclaimers:

• This content is intended for health professionals only.
• This testimonial is a genuine and documented account of the individual’s response to treatment. Outcomes and results may vary, and this individual’s response does not provide any indication, warranty or guarantee that other people will have the same or a similar experience. This presentation is based on the professional presenter experience, practice and on recent available relevant data which is not intended to be understood as state of the art.
• Professor Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre was provided with a nominal financial incentive for providing the following testimonial. Professor Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre will not receive any discounts or further incentives as a result of this testimonial.

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