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New CME: The Science of Practicing Medicine —
Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 @ 7AM
Thursday, May 16th, 2024 @ 12:15PM

CentraCare Performance Excellence is excited to announce the launch of our continuous clinical education series with CME credit called The Science of Practicing Medicine. With this endeavor we will provide ongoing, consistent, and relevant education for our colleagues. Join Infectious Disease expert, Lucio Minces, MD, for clinical discussions with CentraCare physicians. Each CME session will explore significant updates on clinical standards.

Portrait of Troy Payne, MD

People who have bad sleep apnea are more likely to have their heart attack or stroke between midnight and 6AM, right when you’re getting into REM sleep.

Troy Payne, MD

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Objectives

Dr. Minces will discuss the topic of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Troy Payne, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

  1. Know the best strategy for ordering a home sleep apnea test or an in-laboratory sleep study. 
  2. Have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of OSA. 
  3. Have a better understanding of the consequences of untreated severe OSA. 
  4. Understand the modern treatment options for OSA. 

Note: Identical content is offered at each session under the topic specific sessions; providers need only attend one.

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CentraCare is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CentraCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please contact the Medical Staff Development Office at (320) 255-5836 if you have special needs.

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