Dr. Jimmy Chang, a sleep specialist, highlights the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the Philippines, leading to long waiting times for sleep testing. The discussion, organized by Quality Sleep Philippines (QSPH), emphasizes the link between OSA and cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, heart disease, and strokes. Dr. Frederic Cheng, Chair of the Philippine Heart Association Hypertension Council, stresses the importance of diagnosing and treating OSA to reduce morbidity and mortality.
This is what Dr. Jimmy Chang, a sleep specialist and Vice President of the sleep experts’ professional organization Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine , shared in the roundtable discussion with doctors and stakeholders, at the Club Filipino, San Juan City, on December 10, 2024.
Philippine Heart Association Hypertension Council Chair Dr. Frederic Cheng emphasized the clear relationship of sleep disordered breathing and cardiovascular conditions. “Patients with sleep-disordered breathing or OSA are at high risk of developing hypertension and other related cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, strokes, and heart attacks.”
Given that many Filipinos remain unaware of their condition or lack access to proper screening and treatment, QSPH and MyHealth Clinic, committed to strengthen the promotion of the early detection and effective management of sleep disorders by offering accessible and comprehensive solutions.
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