scholarly journals Prevalence and Patterns of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Indian Heart Failure Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sajit Kishan ◽  
Mugula Sudhakar Rao ◽  
Padmakumar Ramachandran ◽  
Tom Devasia ◽  
Jyothi Samanth

Background. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a common yet a largely underdiagnosed entity in developing countries. It is one treatable condition that is known to adversely affect the mortality and morbidity in heart failure (HF). This study is one of the first attempts aimed at studying SDB in chronic HF patients from an Indian subcontinent. Objectives. The aim of this study was to study the prevalence, type, and characteristics of SDB in chronic HF patients and their association with HF severity and left ventricular (LV) systolic function and also to determine the relevance of SDB symptoms and screening questionnaires such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Berlins questionnaire, and STOP-BANG score in predicting SDB in chronic HF patients. Methods. We enrolled 103 chronic heart failure patients aged more than 18 years. Patients with a history of SDB and recent acute coronary syndrome within 3 months were excluded. Relevant clinical data, anthropometric measures, echocardiographic parameters, and sleep apnea questionnaires were collected, and all patients underwent the overnight type 3 sleep study. Results. The overall prevalence of SDB in our study was high at 81.55% (84/103), with a predominant type of SDB being obstructive sleep apnea (59.2%). The occurrence of SDB was significantly associated with the male gender ( p = 0.002 ) and higher body mass index (BMI) values ( p = 0.01 ). SDB symptoms and questionnaires like ESS, STOP-BANG, and Berlins also did not have a significant association with the occurrence of SDB in HF patients. Conclusions. Our study showed a high prevalence of occult SDB predominantly OSA, in chronic HF patients. We advocate routine screening for occult SDB in HF patients.

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Meurin ◽  
A Ben Driss ◽  
C Defrance ◽  
N Renaud ◽  
R Dumaine ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Although the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is high in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), little is known about central sleep apnea (CSA) in these patients, especially if they have no left ventricular dysfunction (indeed, it is well known that heart failure could be a confounding factor as it is an important cause of CSA). Furthermore, central apnea could be promoted by ticagrelor, a relatively new drug, already known to cause dyspnea (which could modify the apneic threshold) in some patients. Purpose To investigate the prevalence of central sleep apnea in patients without left ventricular dysfunction after ACS. Methods Monocentric prospective survey. All consecutive patients within 365 days after ACS were included if they had (1) left ventricular ejection fraction LVEF >45%, (2) no history of heart failure, (3) systolic arterial pulmonary artery pressure <45 mm Hg, and (4) no history of sleep apnea. After inclusion, patients underwent an overnight sleep study with a portable sleep monitor validated to differentiate central and obstructive apneas. Patients were then classified as “normal” patients if they had an AHI (apnea hypopnea index) <15, “CSA patients” if they had an AHI >15 with a majority of central sleep apneas and “OSA patients” if they had an AHI >15 with a majority of obstructive sleep apneas. Results Between January 2018 and January, 2020, we included 115 consecutive patients (age 56.1±10.5, male 84%, mean body mass index 28.4±4.5, LVEF: 56±4%). Sleep study was performed 68±62 days (7–350 days) after ACS on average. All of the patients were receiving a single or (mostly) dual antiplatelet therapy: aspirin (n=114: 99%, ticagrelor (n=80: 69.5%), clopidogrel (n=28: 24%), prasugrel (n=4: 3.5%). Finally 80 patients were taking ticagrelor, while 35 were not. A total of 49/115 patients (42.6%) had a clinically significant (moderate to severe) sleep disordered breathing, with an AHI>15: (CSA: n=27/115: 23.5%, OSA:n=22/115: 19%). Among them, 25/115 patients (22%) had a severe (AHI >30) sleep disordered breathing: CSA 12% OSA: 10%. Among patients receiving ticagrelor, 24/80 (30%) had a CSA with an AHI >15, while, in patients not taking ticagrelor only 3/35 (8.5%) had CSA with an AHI >15 (p=0.04) Conclusion As expected, OSA is frequent after ACS, as in all types of coronary artery disease patients. High prevalence of CSA was less expected and seemed to be correlated with ticagrelor administration. This monocentric survey is a preliminary safety signal. Further studies are needed to investigate the exact incidence, the sustainability and the potential consequences of ticagrelor induced central sleep apnea. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None


Circulation ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaf Oldenburg ◽  
Cornelia Piper ◽  
Thomas Bitter ◽  
Christian Prinz ◽  
Christoph Langer ◽  
...  

The pathohysiology of Cheyne-Stokes-respiration (CSR) in congestive heart failure (CHF) is not fully understood. Increase in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) may lead to stimulation of pulmonary J-receptors and consecutive hyperventilation. The present study investigates the influence of an acute increase in PCWP in CHF pts without sleep disordered breathing (SDB) compared to pts with central (CSR) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Simultaneous left and right heart catheterizations were performed in 29 CHF pts (NYHA ≥ II, LVEF ≤ 40%). PCWP and arterial pCO 2 were measured under standardized settings at baseline and after left ventricular angio- and/or aortography resulting in an acute increase in intravascular volumes. Type and severity of SDB were determined by cardiorespiratory polygraphy the night before or thereafter. NT-proBNP concentration was measured and central CO 2 - receptor sensitivity determined by testing hypercapnic-hyperoxic-ventilatory response (HCVR) according to Read. CSR was diagnosed in 15 pts (apnea-hypopnoea-index [AHI] 32 ± 19/h; 59 ± 11 years; LVEF 32 ± 6%), OSA in 9 pts (AHI 27 ± 29/h; 64 ± 13 years; LVEF 33 ± 5%); 5 pts had no SDB (AHI 1 ± 2/h; 48 ± 13 years; LVEF 32 ± 7%). HCVR and NT-proBNP concentrations were significantly higher in CSR (5.6 ± 6.5l/min/mmHg and 5237 ± 6268pg/ml) compared to OSA (2.2 ± 0.6l/min/mmHg and 1127 ± 874pg/ml) or pts without SDB (1.6 ± 0.6l/min/mmHg and 197 ± 146pg/ml; p < 0.05). PCWP were elevated at baseline and increased significantly after angiography in all groups (CSR: 20.3 ± 6.6 mmHg to 22.9 ± 7.9 mmHg; OSA 22.8 ± 10 to 25.4 ± 11 mmHg; noSDB: 14.2 ± 10 to 17.4 ± 9mmHg; all p < 0.05). Arterial pCO 2 at baseline tended to be lower in pts with CSR. Only in CSR, not in OSA or pts without SDB increase in PCWP was accompanied by a further decrease in pCO 2 (CSR: 36.1 ± 5mmHg to 33.3 ± 5mmHg, p = 0.05; OSA: 38.7 ± 4mmHg to 40.1 ± 6mmHg, p = ns; noSDB: 39.6 ± 6mmHg to 39.7 ± 6mmHg, p = ns). In CHF pts with CSR but not in those without SDB or OSA, acute increase in PCWP stimulates ventilation, together with other factors like an increased central CO 2 - receptor sensitivity this may lead to hyperventilation and a consecutive decrease in pCO 2 below the apnea threshold. Moreover, the present data may explain why CSR in some pts reflects CHF severity.


SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A224-A225
Author(s):  
Fayruz Araji ◽  
Cephas Mujuruki ◽  
Brian Ku ◽  
Elisa Basora-Rovira ◽  
Anna Wani

Abstract Introduction Achondroplasia (ACH) occurs approximately 1 in 20,000–30,000 live births. They are prone to sleep disordered breathing specifically due to the upper airway stenosis, enlarged head circumference, combined with hypotonia and limited chest wall size associated with scoliosis at times. The co-occurrence of sleep apnea is well established and can aide in the decision for surgical intervention, however it is unclear at what age children should be evaluated for sleep apnea. Screening is often delayed as during the daytime there is no obvious gas exchange abnormalities. Due to the rareness of this disease, large studies are not available, limiting the data for discussion and analysis to develop guidelines on ideal screening age for sleep disordered breathing in children with ACH. Methods The primary aim of this study is to ascertain the presence of sleep disorder breathing and demographics of children with ACH at time of first polysomnogram (PSG) completed at one of the largest pediatric sleep lab in the country. The secondary aim of the study is to identify whether subsequent polysomnograms were completed if surgical interventions occurred and how the studies differed over time with and without intervention. Retrospective review of the PSGs from patients with ACH, completed from 2017–2019 at the Children’s Sleep Disorders Center in Dallas, TX. Clinical data, demographics, PSG findings and occurrence of interventions were collected. Results Twenty-seven patients with the diagnosis of ACH met criteria. The average age at the time of their first diagnostic PSG was at 31.6 months of age (2.7 years), of those patients 85% had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),51% had hypoxemia and 18% had hypercapnia by their first diagnostic sleep study. Of those with OSA, 50% were severe. Majority were females, 55%. Most of our patients were Hispanic (14%), Caucasian (9%), Asian (2%), Other (2%), Black (0%). Each patient had an average of 1.9 PSGs completed. Conclusion Our findings can help create a foundation for discussion of screening guidelines. These guidelines will serve to guide primary care physicians to direct these patients to an early diagnosis and treatment of sleep disordered breathing. Support (if any):


2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitesh Gupta ◽  
Sumita Agrawal ◽  
Akhil D. Goel ◽  
Pranav Ish ◽  
Shibdas Chakrabarti ◽  
...  

Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) represents nearly half of HF cases and is increasingly being recognized as a cause of morbidity and mortality. Hypertension (essential or secondary) is an important risk factor of HFpEF, owing to permanent structural changes in heart. A common cause of secondary hypertension is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In the present study, we have attempted to seek the frequency and characteristics of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in HFpEF. Also, we tried to investigate if any correlation exists between the severity of SDB and the severity of diastolic dysfunction. This was a prospective, cross-sectional, case-control study in which 25 case patients with HFpEF and 25 control subjects were included. All the case patients and control subjects went through a detailed clinical, biochemical, echocardiography evaluation and overnight polysomnography. SDB was seen in 64% of the case patients having HFpEF and in 12% of control group with [odds ratio (OR)= 12.2, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.83-52.74; p<0.001]. A significant correlation of apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) severity was observed with degree of diastolic dysfunction (r = 0.67; p<0.001). Among HFpEF patients with SDB (16/25), 13 had OSA and only 3 had central sleep apnea (CSA). CSA was present in patients with severe diastolic dysfunction. There were no clinical or sleep quality differences among the OSA and the CSA group. To conclude, a higher frequency of SDB is observed in HFpEF patients. AHI severity correlates with degree of diastolic dysfunction. The underlying mechanisms of correlation between SDB and diastolic dysfunction either through uncontrolled hypertension or direct causation warrant further evaluation. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Medvedeva ◽  
L S Korostovtseva ◽  
M A Simonenko ◽  
Y V Sazonova ◽  
Y V Sviryaev

Abstract Background Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is highly frequent in patients with severe heart failure (HF). SDB, and predominantly central sleep apnea (CSA), may improve after recovery of cardiac function, but available data are limited and inconclusive, especially in patients who have undergone heart transplantation. The assessment of the severity of sleep apnea is mainly based on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), but this event-based parameter alone may not sufficiently reflect the complex pathophysiological mechanisms underlying SDB potentially contributing to adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure. Purpose To assess SDB in patients with severe HF before and after heart transplantation, their relationship with biomarkers and clinical parameters. Methods We included 117 patients (mean age 52.4±4.7 years) with HF NYHA class II-IV in the prospective cohort study, follow-up period was 5 years. The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 28.05±9.57%. All patients underwent a comprehensive clinical examination, echocardiography, polysomnography (PSG, Embla N7000, Natus, USA). The plasma level of NT-proBNP, was analyzed by immunoassay (ELISA). The SPSS statistical software (version 23.0) was used. Results PSG showed the following types of SDB in the studied cohort: obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) was diagnosed in 48 patients (41%), central - in 20 (17%), mixed - in 26 (22%). Among them mild SDB was diagnosed in 29 cases, moderate in 32 and severe in 33 patients. SDB was not found in 23 patients. The following correlations were identified: NT-proBNP and obstructive apnea index (OAI) (r=−0.44, p=0.007), NT-proBNP and sleep efficiency (r=−0.71, p=0.006), AHI and body mass index (BMI) (r=0.32, p=0.01), OAI and BMI index (r=0.34, p<0.001), desaturation index and BMI (r=0.43, p<0.001), average saturation oxygen and BMI (r=−0,6, p<0,001). Twenty-three patients underwent heart transplantation. According PSG-data 1 year after transplantation we observed decrease of central apnea index (CAI) (p=0,04). On the other hand, OAI increased (p=0,01) independently of the significant change in BMI (p=0,08). Conclusion We found very high rate of SDB (80%) in patients with severe HF, the predominant type was OSA. AHI, OAI and indicators of oxygen saturation correlate with BMI and biomarkers before heart transplantation. After 1 year after transplantation CAI decreased, assessment of the dynamics of obstructive sleep apnea requires further study.


2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_M) ◽  
pp. M36-M39
Author(s):  
Andrew J Stewart Coats

Abstract Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is extremely common in heart failure (HF) and it carries with it adverse symptoms and impaired survival. Sleep-disordered breathing has two main types; obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and central sleep apnoea (CSA), which can overlap. The differentiation between CSA and OSA is important and is recommended in recent HF guidelines, by recommending a formal sleep study. The reason is that for OSA the main therapy is a positive pressure airway mask, whereas for patients with HFrEF and CSA this mask therapy actually increases cardiovascular mortality, and therefore alternative therapies are required, such as implantable phrenic nerve stimulation to improve sleep and related daytime symptoms attributable to the CSA. This article discusses the detection, screening, and monitoring of SDB in HF patients.


Author(s):  
Rachel P. Ogilvie ◽  
Michael V. Genuardi ◽  
Jared W. Magnani ◽  
Susan Redline ◽  
Martha L. Daviglus ◽  
...  

Background: Prior studies have found that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common among those with left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and heart failure. Few epidemiological studies have examined this association, especially in US Hispanic/Latinos, who may be at elevated risk of SDB and heart failure. Methods: We examined associations between SDB and LV diastolic and systolic function using data from 1506 adults aged 18 to 64 years in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos ECHO-SOL Ancillary Study (2011–2014). Home sleep testing was used to measure the apnea-hypopnea index, a measure of SDB severity. Echocardiography was performed a median of 2.1 years later to quantify LV diastolic function, systolic function, and structure. Multivariable linear regression was used to model the association between apnea-hypopnea index and echocardiographic measures while accounting for the complex survey design, demographics, body mass, and time between sleep and echocardiographic measurements. Results: Each 10-unit increase in apnea-hypopnea index was associated with 0.2 (95% CI, 0.1–0.3) lower E′, 0.3 (0.1–0.5) greater E/E′ ratio, and 1.07-fold (1.03–1.11) higher prevalence of diastolic dysfunction as well as 1.3 (0.3–2.4) g/m 2 greater LV mass index. These associations persisted after adjustment for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. In contrast, no association was identified between SDB severity and subclinical markers of LV systolic function. Conclusions: Greater SDB severity was associated with LV hypertrophy and subclinical markers of LV diastolic dysfunction. These findings suggest SDB in Hispanic/Latino men and women may contribute to the burden of heart failure in this population.


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Valika ◽  
Maria Rosa Costanzo ◽  
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Sleep-disordered breathing is common in heart failure patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Central sleep apnea occurs more commonly in heart failure-reduced ejection fraction, and obstructive sleep apnea occurs more frequently in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Although the two types of sleep-disordered breathing have distinct pathophysiologic mechanisms, both contribute to abnormal cardiovascular consequences. Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea in heart failure has been well defined, whereas treatment strategies for central sleep apnea in heart failure continue to evolve. Unilateral transvenous neurostimulation has shown promise for the treatment of central sleep apnea. In this paper, we examine the current state of knowledge of treatment options for sleep-disordered breathing in heart failure.


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A367-A368
Author(s):  
W Powell ◽  
M Rech ◽  
C Schaaf ◽  
J Wrede

Abstract Introduction Schaaf-Yang Syndrome (SYS) is a genetic disorder caused by truncating variants in the MAGEL2 gene located in the maternally imprinted, paternally expressed Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) region at 15q11-13. The SYS phenotype shares features with PWS, a disorder with known high incidence of central and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However the spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing in SYS has not been described. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of polysomnograms from 22 of the known 115 patients with molecular diagnosis of SYS. Sleep characteristics including total sleep time, latency, efficiency, % sleep stages, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), obstructive index, central index, and oxygenation were analyzed for the whole group and by truncation location (c.1996dupC variants [n=11] or other locations [n=11]). Only the initial diagnostic study or initial diagnostic portion of a split-night study was used in analysis (analytic n=21). Results We collected 33 sleep study reports from 22 patients, ages 2 months - 18.5 years. Mean analyzed sleep time was 357 minutes (129-589 min) with mean sleep efficiency of 71.45% (45-94%) and sleep latency of 24.8 minutes (0-146 min). The mean apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was 19.1/hr (0.9 -49/hr) with mean obstructive AHI of 16.3 (0.6-49/hr). Mean central index was 2.8/hr (0-14/hr). 18/21 (86%) were diagnosed with OSA, and 13/21 (62%) with moderate or severe OSA (oAHI &gt;5/hr). Central sleep apnea was diagnosed in 2/21 (9.5%). 15 studies reported periodic limb movement index (PLMI) with mean of 7.8 (0-67/hr) and 4/15 (26%) with PLMI &gt;5. Comparison of genotype groups did not reveal any difference in presence of OSA or severity of OSA. Conclusion OSA is frequently identified on polysomnography in patients with SYS. Central sleep apnea is less common, which is in contrast to PWS. The majority of patients with OSA had moderate or severe OSA, and 47% had severe OSA. Support N/A


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