Cheyne-stokes ventilation converting to obstructive sleep apnea following heart transplantation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cheyne-Stokes ventilation is often found in conjunction with heart failure. The pathogenesis is multifactorial and upper airway instability has been suggested to play a role. This report documents the conversion of Cheyne-Stokes ventilation during sleep to obstructive apnea after heart transplantation.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
- Heart Transplantation
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes