Cheyne-Stokes respirations

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At least three consecutive cycles of a cyclical crescendo and decrescendo change in breathing amplitude; cycle length is most commonly approximately 60 seconds although length may vary

One or both of the following: five or more central apneas or hyponeas per hour of sleep, at least 10 consecutive minutes of the cyclic crescendo and decresendo change in breathing amplitude

How is it Diagnosed?
A sleep study is preformed to look for the following:

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Cheyne-Stokes respirations

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