In reviewing a sleep study, you note 20 to 25 episodes per hour like that depicted in example 'A' in the following figure. What type of abnormal respiratory event does this indicate?

A. central sleep apnea
B. mixed sleep apnea
C. obstructive sleep apnea
D. respiratory effort-related arousal

Ans: A. central sleep apnea

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