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Q: Central sleep apnea
asked by: TonyM7543 on June 10th, 2009
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Tony here, I have been diagnosed with this
Could anyone explain

The above-named patient underwent a nocturnal polysomnogram. Mild snoring was noted. Sinus rhythm was observed. There was prolonged REM latency,as well as sleep latency. There was 18.4% REM sleep and 0.5 delta. Sleep efficiency was 85.2% with a total sleep time, which was adequate at 309 minutes. There were 106 central apeneas, the longest being 18.1 seconds . The central index was 20.6 There were 5 obstructive apneas, the longest 10 seconds, and an additional 66 hypopneas. The overall apnea- hypopnea index was 34.4 events per hour of sleep. There were mild periodic limb movements. The lowest saturation was 80% during REM and was transient.

IMPRESSION
1. Central sleep apnea
2. Obstructive sleep apnea
3. Rule out complex sleep disorder breathing

My family history has heart disease with grandparents. My mom died of a brain tumor. I am a male 51 years old who forthe last 2 years had back problems where I received 3 spinal injections and 3 facet injectios. Also have ulcers from all medications taken.

Wondering what is causing my problem since I am not tired during the day and feel strong. Don't fall asleep or even get tired at night if driving for a long time. Why do I have condition without symptoms?
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