Cheyne Stokes breathing is not a disease itself but is a breathing pattern that can be associated with certain conditions. Causes include heart failure and stroke. Treatment includes addressing the ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife of 52 years is 71 and has developed what I assume is a problem with her breathing when she sleeps. During some periods of sleep, she starts taking a rhythmic set of breaths.
HealthDay News — Central sleep apnea and Cheyne Stokes respiration predict incident atrial fibrillation in older men, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the American Journal of ...
Cheyne-Stokes respiration, or periodic respiration, involves an atypical pattern of breathing. It consists of cycles of deep breathing followed by shallow breathing. Cheyne-Stokes breathing can be a ...