Mean (SE) baseline characteristics of study subjects
| Control group(n = 8) | CPAP group(n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI, body mass index; HF, heart failure; ICM, ischaemic cardiomyopathy; NYHA, New York Heart Association; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale; ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme. | ||
| Age (years) | 60.3 (4.1) | 57.6 (2.2) |
| Sex (M:F) | 7:1 | 9:1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 35.1 (3.7) | 28.3 (1.3) |
| Cause of HF | ||
| ICM, n (%) | 6 (75%) | 6 (60%) |
| Non-ICM, n (%) | 2 (25%) | 4 (40%) |
| LVEF (%) | 34.1 (3.0) | 27.6 (3.4) |
| ESS | 5.5 (1.1) | 7.5 (0.9) |
| Medications | ||
| Digoxin, n (%) | 5 (63%) | 9 (90%) |
| Diuretics, n (%) | 6 (75%) | 6 (60%) |
| ACE inhibitors, n (%) | 8 (100%) | 8 (80%) |
| β blockers, n (%) | 5 (63%) | 9 (90%) |