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[CPAP] Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
#91
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
As you may remember (or maybe I did not write it), my doctor treated my bad post-infarction results first as a result of a leaky mask.
But now we compared two periods with the doctor: before and after the heart attack. There were as many leaks in both situations and the results were completely different. So no mask. But of course I will try to assume it more accurately. I have a new harness, so I can tighten it more tightly (my eyes will reach the top Smile ).
In addition, the unlikely results from the device have nothing to do with the tightness of the mask. They are simply false.
I'm thinking about something else. After a heart attack, I sometimes "lose my breath" in the daytime, I suffocate, I have as if my apnea. Maybe it somehow translates into nighttime apnea? With the fact that the apparatus in the hospital showed a very small amount of apnea in me, so it's not that. And if I really have only a few apneas, if the mask is tight or not sealed, it does not change much.
I think it is good with my breathing, but there are only false indications of the device. What to correct here, since I have only a few apneas at night?
I will have to watch it for some time.
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#92
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
At this point, the conclusions from my "post-infarct" history are for me the following:
1) The infarction did not have (and does not) affect my apnea.
2) Fatal results after a heart attack was a matter only of a malfunctioning device and nothing more.
3) I now have even very good apnea results, just a few events per hour and no central apnea. So it's good.
4) The device is a big unknown. Should it be replaced with another one? Is it good and its incorrect results are caused by something independent of the device? It is definitely not a leaky mask. Or maybe I should use another device, for example ASV type ?
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#93
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
I'm unfamiliar with the Polish healthcare and it's costs. The machine could be faulty and needs replacing. Are they going to test your machine, or trial another machine, or are they arranging a sleep study?

The mask fit function should still work on your machine. I think it's the most important thing at this point of time. You really need to have a mask, which is fitted and doesn't leak. I really can't stress how important this is. If all this is due to a mask leak, changing the machine won't fix it.
mask fit http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ask_Primer
For auto-cpap, from machine data or software. You can set the min pressure 1 or 2cm below 95%. Or clinicians commonly use the maximum or 95% pressure for fixed pressure CPAP, this can also be used for min pressure.
https://aasm.org/resources/practiceparam...rating.pdf
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#94
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
I have a reasonable skepticism for machine data, but my personal opinion is that the machine is providing some valuable information, and for some reason, the doctors are not inclined to listen. You have a CSV of the sleep test, and if you want to put it in your dropbox, I can take a look or post it. Even with the leaks, I just don't see how this pattern of CSA and CSR is debunked. It is simply too classic in its pattern, and if the machine is reporting crap data, I seriously doubt it would look like this high resolution image of CSR. It's one thing for the machine to report random erroneous data, but completely another for it to report what we have seen here.
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#95
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
"But now we compared two periods with the doctor: before and after the heart attack. There were as many leaks in both situations and the results were completely different."

okay, rule out leaks to explain different before and after results. what happened between before and after? heart attack. it would be an incredible coincidence for your machine to malfunction to display data commonly seen in people with heart issues immediately after your heart attack and not before.

either your machine is malfunctioning or it isn't. if the former, it should be repaired or replaced. immediately. it's your health at stake.

personally, I'd have the machine checked out as soon as possible and I'd suspect the results of your night in the hospital. one night in an awkward environment, and as we know, mixed apnea, central apnea and csr can quite variable night to night.

lech, I hope you are right that it's a machine error, and it's none of my business of course, but it sure looks to this totally unqualified and anonymous apneac like there's enough there to warrant asking for more info from your doctor or getting a second opinion.
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#96
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
That I have little apnea is clearly for me results from the results of research in the hospital. However, the very wrong indications of my device may be the result of a mask leak. I do not know. I will buy a new one and see.

Which mask do you recommend? I want it to be sealed, but not full facial ...

AirFit N30i or AirFit F30?
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#97
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
@ sleeprider

I am trying to send you this csv file, but:

ATTACHMENT NOTICE: The attachment feature should be used for Sleep Apnea or CPAP-related images and files only.

Give me your private email address.
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#98
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
You may be able to upload it to a file site for free and give the link.
mask fit http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ask_Primer
For auto-cpap, from machine data or software. You can set the min pressure 1 or 2cm below 95%. Or clinicians commonly use the maximum or 95% pressure for fixed pressure CPAP, this can also be used for min pressure.
https://aasm.org/resources/practiceparam...rating.pdf
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#99
RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
https://1drv.ms/x/s!AtANIfcgMoHLgswIm7_J...Q?e=tewvQ8
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RE: Does the infarction affect the breathing in the device?
(06-23-2019, 10:02 PM)lech Wrote: That I have little apnea is clearly for me results from the results of research in the hospital. However, the very wrong indications of my device may be the result of a mask leak. I do not know. I will buy a new one and see.

Which mask do you recommend? I want it to be sealed, but not full facial ...

AirFit N30i or AirFit F30?

Masks are so personal, what works for one person, won't work for another. Are you able to get to a suppliers shop. It may be worth paying a bit more and getting a proper fitting and trying a few masks. Than saving a few dollars online.
The f30 covers the mouth, although it doesn't cover the whole nose, it is classed as a FFM. It is handy to have a FFM around, for when you get a cold. I use the f20 FFM
mask fit http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ask_Primer
For auto-cpap, from machine data or software. You can set the min pressure 1 or 2cm below 95%. Or clinicians commonly use the maximum or 95% pressure for fixed pressure CPAP, this can also be used for min pressure.
https://aasm.org/resources/practiceparam...rating.pdf
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