A novel device implanted under the skin like a pacemaker successfully
treats central sleep apnea (CSA) in heart failure patients, according to research presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2014, held 17 - 20 May in Athens, Greece.
Possible cause for concern: Some infants
experience central sleep apnea, which causes them to stop breathing for up to 20 seconds.
While central sleep apnea may be triggered by medical conditions (such as heart disorders) and certain medications (such as opioids), obstructive sleep apnea often affects people who are overweight.
In contrast, sleep studies of patients
with central sleep apnea tend to show decreased activity in chest muscles, which can lead to periods of slowed or no breathing.
He said: «The remede ® system is the first fully implantable device to
treat central sleep apnea in heart failure patients.
Sometimes obstructive and
central sleep apnea can occur at the same time, which is called complex sleep apnea syndrome.
Another type of sleep apnea,
central sleep apnea, happens when there's a disconnect between your brain and muscles.
Sleep studies can monitor the movement of your muscles and help determine breathing patterns and whether you have obstructive or
central sleep apnea.
Central sleep apnea isn't caused by a blockage.
These are obstructive sleep apnea and
central sleep apnea.
It is almost common to be declined when you are obese or you have
central sleep apnea.
(obstructive sleep apnea,
central sleep apnea or mixed sleep apnea)?
Do you have obstructive sleep apnea,
central sleep apnea, or mixed sleep apnea?
Phrases with «central sleep»