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Atrial arrhythmia as a complication of nasal CPAP
J C Meurice1, J Mergy, C Rostykus
1Service de Pneumologie, Universitaire de Poitiers, France.
Chest
|August 1, 1992
Abstract:
We report a case of supraventricular rhythm disorder occurring as a complication of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in sleep apnea syndrome treatment. The investigations showed a preexisting atrial vulnerability revealed by positive pressure ventilation, hemodynamic changes with decreased cardiac output, and a rise in the right atrial pressure. Such complications may develop further studies to evaluate cardiovascular repercussions of nasal CPAP.