Summary |
• Apparent excess of men |
• Broader range of LV systolic dysfunction |
• Possibly worse diastolic function |
• Appears to have better prognosis than CSA/CSR |
• Cause of heart failure is predominantly dilated cardiomyopathy |
• Heart disease presumed to be caused or exacerbated by OSA |
• Nasal CPAP is treatment of choice |
CSA = central sleep apnoea; CSR = Cheyne-Stokes respiration; OSA = obstructive sleep apnoea; CPAP = continuous positive airways pressure.