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Common Causes of Central Sleep Apnea

Wiz MD Verified User August 27, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 1393 views

Makes about <5% of all sleep apnea TYPES CSA with cheyne stokes breathing CSA due to medical disorder CSA due to medication / substance abuse CSA due to high altitude periodic breathing Treatment emergent CSA Primary CSA RISK FACTORS

Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep

Wiz MD Verified User August 27, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 1293 views

DEFINITION PLMS are common in healthy adults and is associated with RLS (80%) and other sleep disorders like OSA, Parkinson's and narcolepsy. PLMS is defined as periodic episodes of repetitive and stereotyped limb movements occuring during sleep. Many people suggest that RLS is a sensory component and PLMS is a motor component. The are typically repetitive 0.5-10 secs long ...