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William Lim1, May Breitling1, Bryan Nugent1
1Internal Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, USA.
Abstract:
Central alveolar hypoventilation (CAH) is a rarely encountered pathology characterized by decreased ventilation due to the loss of autonomic control. Most cases present at birth, as it can be a rare genetic disorder, but we aim to show that it can occur as an acquired condition too. We present a case of a 65-year-old man who developed CAH as a sequela of an ischemic stroke and discuss possible pathophysiology. Increasing awareness and an early detection of this condition can have a significant effect on morbidity and mortality of patients.
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