Sleep-disordered breathing, particularly central sleep apnea, is highly prevalent in HFNEF and is associated with impaired cardiopulmonary function.
There is a high prevalence of SDB in HFNEF. In parallel to SHF, CSA patients in particular are characterized by a more impaired cardiopulmonary function. Whether SDB is of prognostic relevance in HFNEF needs to be determined.
Bitter et al. (Mon,) studied this question.
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