sleep apnea sleep apnea syndrome (SAS)
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: •Patients with NYHA functional class II-IV stable heart failure for at least 3 months •Patients able to understand the procedures and are willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: •Patients aged
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| From online medical patient*s files: Echocardiographic parameters (i.e. left ventricular ejection fraction), Parameters of the bicycle ergometric cardiopulmonary exercise test (Peak VO2), Routine blood measurements (e.g. hemoglobin-level, NT-proBNP). Additional measurements: ApneaLink, Blood sample assessment, Urine sample assessment, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS). | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of CHF-patients without SAS, and percentage of CHF-patients with SAS (OSAS and CSAS). Therefore, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) will be measured by polysomnography. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed