Central Sleep Apnea, Cheyne-Stokes Respiration, Chronic Heart Failure
Conditions
Brief summary
Sleep disordered breathing is common in patients with chronic heart failure. Adaptive servoventilation is a novel method of treatment central sleep apnoea, especially associated with Cheyne-Stokes-respiration. The aim of the study is to investigate effect of adaptive servoventilation on cardiac function, exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.
Interventions
Background expiratory positive airway pressure with some inspiratory pressure support when needed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* chronic heart failure with ejection fraction ≤45% * optimal medical treatment for at least 1 month * clinical diagnosis of Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Exclusion criteria
* unstable heart failure * stroke * transient ischemic attack in last 6 months * pacemaker, cardioverter-defibrillator or resynchronization device implanted less than 6 months before study entrance * severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Countries
Poland