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Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure: A Complex Bidirectional Pathophysiology

Keywords : Central sleep apnea, Heart failure, Obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep-disordered breathing

Citation Information : Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure: A Complex Bidirectional Pathophysiology. Indian Sleep Med 2019; 14 (4):70-75.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10069-0045

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 18-07-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

Heart failure (HF) shares a bidirectional cause and effect relationship with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). This review aims to address the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and treatment for such patients as early suspicion, and treatment is the key to improved morbidity and mortality.


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