- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Sleep Apnea Oximetry Heart Failure
Sleep apnea - central
Treatment
Oxygen,
Some types of central sleep apnea are treated with drugs that stimulate breathing.
Patients should avoid the use of any sedative medications.
If central sleep apnea is due to heart failure, the goal is to treat the heart failure itself. See:
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
For idiopathic apnea, the outlook is usually...
Read moreMore information on "Sleep Apnea Oximetry Heart Failure"
From Our Experts
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cholesterol
Can sleep affect cholesterol? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which varying degrees of repetitive upper airway obstruction... Read more »
CPAP Helps Sleep Apnea Sufferers, And Their Spouses Too!
We have covered the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polysomnogram and reviewed some of the controversy regarding use of... Read more »
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and... Read more »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which... Read more »
Successful Sleep Apnea Therapy
If you have diabetes, it’s likely that you have sleep apnea too. Almost half of us have sleep apnea, and most of us don’t know it.When... Read more »
From Our Sources
Untreated sleep apnea can be fatal for people with heart disea...
Canadian researchers have found that people with heart failure and sleep apnea have a higher risk of death than heart failure patients without sleep... Read more »
Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeExcessive daytime sleepiness is the cardinal symptom that should alert both the patient and the... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Treatment The goal is to keep the... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea can lead to a number of complications, ranging from daytime sleepiness to possible increased risk of death. Sleep apnea has a strong... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person stops breathing during the night, perhaps hundreds of times. These gaps in breathing... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
