Preferred Label : Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome;
NCIt definition : A broad classification of disorders which includes 6 subtypes (primary central sleep
apnea, central sleep apnea due to Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern, central sleep apnea
due to medical condition not Cheyne-Stokes, central sleep apnea due to high-altitude
periodic breathing, central sleep apnea due to drug or substance and primary sleep
apnea of infancy) that are each characterized by interruptions in breathing while
asleep. It is caused by improper signaling from the brainstem to respiratory muscles
and is triggered by either hypoventilation or hyperventilation. In adults, this disorder
may arise following a stroke, congestive heart failure, trauma, infection or the use
of narcotic medications. It is more common in older males and may present as a co-morbid
condition to obesity. Clinical signs include snoring, insomnia or hypersomnia, difficulty
concentrating and fatigue. Recurrent episodes of hypoxia/hypoxemia have long-term
detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.;
Origin ID : C27169;
UMLS CUI : C3887547;
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