Central Sleep Apnea

Overview

Central sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your brain doesn't send regular signals to breathe, causing your breathing to pause and restart repeatedly as you sleep.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for central sleep apnea

• Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in sleep medicine have experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating central sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Each Mayo Clinic location offers a sleep disorders center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, staffed by specialists trained in treating sleep disorders.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in sleep medicine, including doctors trained in heart disease (cardiologists), lung and breathing conditions (pulmonologists), brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), mental health conditions (psychiatrists), and other areas, work together to determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors and researchers study new diagnosis and treatment options for central sleep apnea and other sleep disorders and conduct clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery, for respiratory disorders, for neurology and neurosurgery and for psychiatry by U.S. News & World Report.

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