A 65-year-old previously healthy, active woman is going to h…

A 65-year-old previously healthy, active woman is going to have surgery on a painful bunion. She was referred by the surgeon and needs pre-operative clearance. On review of symptoms, she denies cardiovascular symptoms. She is active in silver sneakers and swims at the YMCA 45 minutes, 3 days a week. Her BP is 130/70. Her HR is 70 beats/min. The EKG is normal sinus rhythm. She does not take any medications.  What are your recommendations?  

** According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM…

** According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), what is the recommended diagnostic strategy for an adult who presents with symptoms suggestive of moderate to severe OSA and does not have significant cardiopulmonary comorbidities?