Diagnostic criteria (Pathophysiology): Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)
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Diagnostic criteria (Pathophysiology)
The CSA is characterized by the recurrent cessation of airflow for a few episodes, often related to a lack of respiratory effort, during sleep. The diagnosis of this kind of apnea demands an evidence of repetitive apneas, and symptoms including breathing in sleep fragmentation, insomnia, and daytime hyper-somnolence (commonly observed during daytime sleepiness). Central Sleep Apnea is directly an observable condition easily recognized and whose treatment is readily available (Muza, 2015).
Evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic procedures for CSA
Since the recognition of this breathing disorder may culminate in devastating consequences on the cardiovascular system, intervention is always needed for mild to critical Central Sleep Apnea. A recommended treatment is the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment and the phrenic nerve stimulation that could be administered even to chronic CSA patients. Another efficient psychotherapy entails directing the patients to adopt lifestyle measures and weight loss activities. Oxygen therapy can also be useful since oxygen supplement...