Treatment of cardiomyopathy with PAP therapy in a patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients with heart failure. This case illustrates that treatment with PAP therapy can improve cardiac function in patients with both conditions. CPAP-emergent central apnea, as seen in this patient, has multiple etiologies. It is commonly seen in patients with s...

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Published in:Journal of clinical sleep medicine 2012-10, Vol.8 (5), p.581-583
Main Author: Grewal, Ritu G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cardiomyopathies - complications
Cardiomyopathies - physiopathology
Cardiomyopathies - therapy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Electrocardiography
Humans
Male
New Research
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - physiopathology
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - therapy
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Summary:Obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients with heart failure. This case illustrates that treatment with PAP therapy can improve cardiac function in patients with both conditions. CPAP-emergent central apnea, as seen in this patient, has multiple etiologies. It is commonly seen in patients with severe sleep apnea, usually resolves over time, and does not need treatment with adaptive servoventilation.
ISSN:1550-9389
1550-9397
DOI:10.5664/jcsm.2166