Publications by authors named "Ulla Ahlmen-Laiho"
Article Synopsis
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), affecting 40-80% of those with cardiovascular issues, and this study specifically examines its occurrence and severity in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients.
- The systematic review included eight studies that analyzed the sleep patterns of ACS patients post-treatment, focusing on those who underwent procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- Results indicated that patients with OSA had significantly higher apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) scores compared to those without OSA, particularly in those who underwent PCI, highlighting the need for OSA screening and management after acute coronary treatments.
Objective: This study examines the extent of variation in anesthesia practices among Finnish neuromodulation units providing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and investigates recent changes within individual units.
Methods: An electronic survey was carried out among Finnish neuromodulation units exploring staff demographics, anesthesia practices (including agents and adjuvants), patient physiology monitoring, observed adverse effects, patient follow-up times, and recent anesthesia protocol changes.
Results: Finland has 26 neuromodulation units providing ECT, of which 18 (69%) responded to our study.