A study abstract provided by ATS Journals examines the findings of a study focusing on obstructive and central sleep apnea in patients with end stage renal disease.
Rationale: In end stage renal disease (ESRD), a condition characterized by fluid overload, both obstructive and central sleep apnea (OSA and CSA, respectively) are common. This observation suggests that fluid overload is involved in the pathogenesis of both OSA and CSA in this condition. Objective: To test the hypothesis that fluid removal by ultrafiltration (UF) will reduce severity of both OSA and CSA in patients with ESRD.
