Douglas Kirsch

Medical Director of Sleep Medicine and Professor of Internal Medicine and Neurology at Atrium Health. He's also a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina and Past president of the AASM.

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Apr 22, 2021 • 34min

Beyond the AHI

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, a leading Harvard sleep researcher, and Dr. Douglas Kirsch, a prominent sleep medicine director, delve into the controversial Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI). They highlight its limitations and call for modern metrics in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. The conversation also uncovers alternative measures like hypoxic burden, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through improved assessment techniques. With a focus on home-based technologies, they explore new frontiers in sleep apnea diagnosis tailored to individual needs.

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