Sleep in congestive heart failure

Med Clin North Am. 2010 May;94(3):447-64. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2010.02.009.

Abstract

Breathing disorders during sleep are common in congestive heart failure (CHF). Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in CHF can be broadly classified as 2 types: central sleep apnea with Cheyne-Stokes breathing, and obstructive sleep apnea. Prevalence of SDB ranges from 47% to 76% in systolic CHF. Treatment of SDB in CHF may include optimization of CHF treatment, positive airway pressure therapy, and other measures such as theophylline, acetazolamide, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. Periodic limb movements are also common in CHF.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Failure / complications*
  • Humans
  • Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome / complications
  • Polysomnography
  • Prevalence
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / etiology*
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy
  • Sleep Apnea, Central / etiology
  • Sleep Apnea, Central / physiopathology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / etiology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / physiopathology