Pressure-dependent hemodynamic effect of continuous positive airway pressure in severe chronic heart failure: a case series

Int J Cardiol. 2014 Feb 15;171(3):e104-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.12.007. Epub 2013 Dec 16.
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Keywords: Chronic heart failure; Continuous positive airway pressure; Echocardiography; Sleep apnea syndrome.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardiac Output / physiology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis*
  • Heart Failure / physiopathology
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Hemodynamics / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Severity of Illness Index*
  • Treatment Outcome