Editorial
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2019.
World J Respirol. Jan 17, 2019; 9(1): 1-7
Published online Jan 17, 2019. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v9.i1.1
Table 1 Short term randomized control trial investigating the effects of continuous positive airway pressure treatment on cardiac functions in heart failure patients with central sleep apnea
Author, yearDurationnDesignFindings
Naughton, 1995[7]1 mo25no-CSA vs CPAP vs CSA-controlUrine and plasma NE↓, LVEF↑, NYHA class↓
Naughton, 1995[8]3 mo29no-CSA vs CPAP vs CSA-controlLVEF↑, improve symptoms
Granton, 1996[30]3 mo17CPAP vs CSA-controlMIP↑, LVEF↑, improve symptoms
Tkacova, 1997[9]3 mo17CPAP vs CSA-controlLVEF↑, Mitral regurgitant fraction↓, plasma ANP↓