Central Sleep Apnea Learning Center
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Symptoms
The primary symptom is when you temporarily stop breathing, especially during sleep. People with apnea of unknown cau...
Causes
Central sleep apnea usually occurs in people who are seriously ill. For example, it can occur in people with a variet...
Tests
Lung and breathing studies; All-night polygraphic sleep monitoring; MRI; Tests to diagnose an underlying medical cond...
Treatments
If central sleep apnea is due to heart failure, the goal is to treat the heart failure itself. In the case of idiopat...
Complications
Complications may result from prolonged mechanical ventilation and from the underlying disease causing the syndrome.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms that might indicate sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is usually d...
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