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Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Prognosis
- Sleep Apnea - Prognosis
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- Causes of Sleep Apnea
- Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
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Prognosis
Sleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.
Adverse Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart and Circulation
Researchers are intensively investigating why a problem in the upper airways is associated with serious conditions of the heart and circulatory system. Here are some of their findings:
- Major known risk factors for hypertension and heart disease (obesity, smoking, and alcohol abuse) are associated with sleep apnea. These...
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