David McCarty
Sleep medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer for Rebus/REBIS Health with extensive clinical experience managing altitude-related central sleep apnea and co-creator of the Empowered Sleep Apnea Project.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 47min
High Altitude Central Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment
David McCarty, a Colorado-based sleep medicine physician and CMO at REBIS Health, shares his altitude expertise. He discusses how low CO2 and loop gain drive central events, patterns across elevations, and mixed obstructive-central presentations. Practical topics include testing and device adjustments for travelers, mask and pressure strategies, and treatment options like oxygen, acetazolamide, and ASV.
Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 9min
Ep.68, Crows Teaching Crows; The Empowered Sleep Apnea Project, Dr. Dave McCarty
Dr. David McCarty, a multidisciplinary expert in sleep medicine, dives into the complexities of patient care. He discusses how traditional labels can misinform treatment, emphasizing the need to understand root causes like airway function and chronic stress. McCarty highlights the importance of storytelling in educating patients and improving engagement. The conversation also covers how modern diets affect facial development, the benefits of nasal breathing, and the revolutionary approach of his Empowered Sleep Apnea Project, aiming for unified and compassionate care.
