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3% or 4%: The changing landscape of hypopneas

3% or 4%: The changing landscape of hypopneas

Update: 2025-09-26
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The AASM recommendation that laboratories use the 3%/arousal definition of hypopnea is in conflict with the definition used by CMS. This podcast explores practical scenarios raised by this issue.

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3% or 4%: The changing landscape of hypopneas

3% or 4%: The changing landscape of hypopneas

Michael H. Silber, M.B., Ch.B.