If non-invasive therapies like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) aren't working for your central or obstructive sleep apnea, St. Luke's offers nerve stimulation therapy through surgical implants Remede® and Inspire that may help.

Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a condition in which you stop breathing during the night because the signals from your brain that regulate your breathing are irregular or intermittent. CSA is a serious condition sometimes caused by other medical problems, such as a heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or stroke. It can affect your quality of sleep and cause chronic issues like fatigue, headaches, memory lapses, moodiness, and even have impacts on your heart health.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused when muscles in your mouth and throat relax during sleep, temporarily blocking your breathing. OSA is often marked by snoring and can cause headaches, depression, memory lapses, and excessive drowsiness during the day.

If you think an implantable device might be right for you, please ask your sleep medicine provider for more information. If you're an appropriate candidate, you'll be referred to the appropriate specialists for further evaluation.