Frequency and outcomes of primary central sleep apnea in a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary central sleep apnea (PCSA) is believed to be rare and data regarding its prevalence and long-term outcomes are sparse. We used the Rochester Epidemiology Project (REP) resources to identify all Olmsted County, Minnesota, residents with an incident diagnosis of PCSA and their clinical outcomes.

Methods

We searched the REP database for all residents with polysomnography (PSG)-confirmed diagnoses of central sleep apnea (CSA) between 2007 and 2015. From these, we reviewed the PSGs and medical records to find those who had PCSA based upon accepted diagnostic criteria. Data based on detailed review of the medical records, including all clinical notes and tests were recorded for analysis.

Results

Of 650 patients identified with CSA, 25 (3.8%; 23 male) had

SUBMITTER: Kouri I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9272740 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature