Jan 08, 2009
Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death.
Jan 08, 2009
Dr Ira L Shapira has provided patients diagnosed with sleep apnea an excellent resource that covers diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. CPAP is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea but only small minority pf patients tolerate its use.
Jan 04, 2009
Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death.