Description
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation is characterized by elevated arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO₂) levels during sleep due to decreased ventilation. It can occur in the absence of primary lung disease or be secondary to conditions such as obesity, neuromuscular disorders, chest wall deformities, or medication use. Hypoventilation leads to sleep disruption, hypoxemia, and can cause significant cardiovascular and neurocognitive consequences if untreated.