ECG-Derived Cheyne-Stokes respirations are associated with acute coronary syndrome, transient ischemia and elevated biomarkers

Background: Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) has been associated with heart failure and an increased risk for mortality; yet, CSR has not been described in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The purpose of this study was to examine if CSRs were associated with a final diagnosis of ACS, transient myocardial ischemia, and elevated cardiac biomarkers (i.e., troponin and Brain Natriuretic Peptide).
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research