An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing. The cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase in depth and rate and is then followed by a period of apnea. The period of apnea can last 5 to 30 seconds, then the cycle repeats every 45 seconds to 3 minutes.
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under RESPIRATION DISORDERS 1977-90; was see under RESPIRATION 1966-76
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use RESPIRATION to search CHEYNE-STOKES RESPIRATION 1966-76
History Note
91(66); was see under RESPIRATION DISORDERS 1977-90; was see under RESPIRATION 1966-76
An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing. The cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase in depth and rate and is then followed by a period of apnea. The period of apnea can last 5 to 30 seconds, then the cycle repeats every 45 seconds to 3 minutes.
