Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a highly prevalent, though often unrecognized, comorbidity in
patients with heart failure (HF). Data from HF population studies suggest that it may present …

Background—Congestion is the most frequent cause for hospitalization in acute
decompensated heart failure. Although decongestion is a major goal of acute therapy, it is …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized as an important modifiable risk
factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The prevalence of OSA in the United States is …

Background: Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with significant cardiovascular
sequelae and positive airway pressure (PAP) has been shown to improve heart failure and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death among adult men and women in
the USA and impacts millions around the globe. Traditional risk factors for CVD include …

Key points Five years after bilateral carotid body resection (bCBR) performed in four
patients, the absence of the hypoxic ventilatory response persisted, suggesting no …

The clinical evaluation involves history taking, physical examination, and the communication
between physician and patient. It is a data gathering and utilization process designed to …

Aims Sleep‐disordered breathing (SDB) is a highly prevalent co‐morbidity in patients with
chronic heart failure (CHF) and can play a detrimental role in the pathophysiology course of …

Background Sleep‐disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnoea and central
sleep apnoea, is a common disorder among patients with chronic heart failure. Obstructive …

Abstract Purpose of Review The bidirectional relationships that have been demonstrated
between heart failure (HF) and central sleep apnea (CSA) demand further exploration with …