Sleep apnea inspire device with PM

I have had my PM since 2018, with a clap shortly after. I'm considering having the inspire sleep apnea device implanted. Does anyone have one this device? Does it interfere with your PM?

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by Penguin - 2023-09-16 04:46:10

Hi, 

There is patient information on the Inspire website and also a number to call / discuss your own situation. I had a quick read but couldn't find information specific to pacemakers - ring perhaps? 

https://www.inspiresleep.com/patent-information/

Also, I don't know how old your current PM is but the Microport pacemaker manufacturer (used to be called Sorin) design pacemakers which screen and monitor for sleep apnoea.  I have no idea how that function works but their website and products can be found here:  

https://microport.com/healthcare-professional/cardiac-rhythm-management-home-page/cardiac-rhythm-management/pacemakers

I hope you get some more direct answers from people with sleep apnoea.

Best Wishes

 

Sleep apnea inspire device with PM

by Running on Batteries - 2023-09-16 17:55:02

THank you , I have a cardo appointment in October I hope to find out more at that time as well. 

I just wondered if others also had both the PM and the inspire device installed.  

I am aprehensive to have surgery to install the apnea device howevr sure would be nice to be free of the make and hose attached at night.

 

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by Running on Batteries - 2023-09-18 15:55:49

Thank you Marybird.

The brouchure I received indicated it does work well with pacemakers.  I appreciate your advice / information. It is somthing I am considering doing.  However it is surgery I am aprehensive to do that, however being free of an attached hose to my head at night would really be nice.

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