What is another word for Central Sleep Apneas?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛntɹə͡l slˈiːp ɐpnˈi͡əz] (IPA) 
Central sleep apneas refer to a disorder characterized by a temporary suspension of breathing during sleep, caused by the brain's failure to send appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing. Although commonly known as central sleep apneas, this condition can also be referred to as CSA or central sleep apnea syndrome. Occasionally, it may be called Cheyne-Stokes respiration, named after the researchers who first documented it. Another term used interchangeably is periodic breathing, indicating regular patterns of interrupted breathing during sleep. Despite the various names used, all refer to the same disorder wherein the central nervous system's malfunction disrupts breathing patterns during slumber.
