학술논문
A Potential Novel Mechanism for Vagus Nerve Stimulator-Related Central Sleep Apnea
Document Type
article
Source
Children, Vol 4, Iss 10, p 86 (2017)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2227-9067
Abstract
The treatment of epilepsy with vagus nerve stimulation can inadvertently cause obstructive and central sleep apnea (CSA). The mechanism for CSA seen in patients with a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is not fully known. We describe the case of a 13-year-old girl in whom VNS activation induced tachypnea and post-hyperventilation central apnea. Following adjustment of VNS settings, the post-hyperventilation CSA resolved. Polysomnography may assist with management when patients with epilepsy develop sleep disruption after VNS placement.