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Modifications of cyclic alternating pattern in sleep apnea syndrome
M G Terzano1, L Parrino, M C Spaggiari
1Department of Neurology, University of Parma, Italy.
European Neurology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) sleep disruptions are linked to breathing pauses during sleep. These sleep breathing events primarily occur during specific CAP phases, highlighting arousal instability
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Neurophysiology
- Respiratory Physiology
Background:
- Non-rapid eye movement sleep features two arousal patterns: cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) with fluctuating arousal and non-CAP with stable arousal.
- Cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) involves successive upward (phase A) and downward (phase B) arousal fluctuations.
- Sleep-related breathing disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea, significantly impact sleep quality and daytime function.