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The Effect of Oxygen on Respiration and Sleep in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure

Annals of Internal MedicinePublished 15 November 1989
Patrick J. Hanly, Thomas W. Millar, Darlene G. Steljes, Raquel Baert, Michael A. Frais, Meir H. Kryger
Citations249
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TL;DR

In severe, stable congestive heart failure, nocturnal oxygen therapy reduces Cheyne-Stokes respiration, corrects hypoxemia, and consolidates sleep by reducing arousals caused by the hyperpneic phase of Cheynes-Stoke respiration.

Abstract

In severe, stable congestive heart failure, nocturnal oxygen therapy reduces Cheyne-Stokes respiration, corrects hypoxemia, and consolidates sleep by reducing arousals caused by the hyperpneic phase of Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Correction of nocturnal hypoxemia and sleep disruption may improve the clinical status of these patients.

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