Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation

Understanding what sleep apnea is, why it occurs, and the various ways to manage and cure it, can help take steps to improve sleep quality and overall health.

Researchers have developed a new implant device - a pacemaker with a tiny generator and a sensing lead - which instead of using electrical pulses to control abnormal heart rate, uses two wires to stimulate the tongue to help cut sleep apnea.

Understanding what sleep apnea is, why it occurs, and the various ways to manage and cure it, can help take steps to improve sleep quality and overall health.

Researchers have developed a new implant device - a pacemaker with a tiny generator and a sensing lead - which instead of using electrical pulses to control abnormal heart rate, uses two wires to stimulate the tongue to help cut sleep apnea.