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- Gender. Males are much more likely to develop Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) then are females.
- Heart disease. People with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) or Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) are at risk for CSA.
- Neuromuscular disorders. Conditions that affect the central nervous system breathing function such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), spinal cord injuries and muscular dystrophy will all increase the risk of CSA.
- History of stroke or brain tumor. These conditions can decrease the brains ability to regulate breathing thereby increasing the risk of central apneas.
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Salem Hospital
Sleep Disorders Center
Center for Outpatient Medicine
503-561-5170 |
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