Development of an effective therapy for Cheyne-Stokes breathing in Heart Failure. [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Philip Berger (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Garun Hamilton ,  Dr Bradley Edwards ,  Dr Scott Sands ,  Prof Ian Cooke
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Brief description During sleep, patients with heart failure often exhibit a cyclic pattern of breathing in which a period of regular breathing alternates with a period when breathing ceases. This breathing pattern is associated with increased mortality and reduced quality of life but to date no effective treatment for it exists. We have developed a method to calculate an exact level of carbon dioxide to stabilise breathing in each individual, offering the prospect of a better night’s sleep and a longer life.

Funding Amount $AUD 604,030.09

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant