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Sleep Apnea And Atrial Fibrillation

Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Prognosis

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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Expert & Community Posts

Tim Russert: Did He Receive Adequate Heart Care?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

The sudden passing of news giant, Tim Russert, of sudden cardiac death dealt a blow to the American... Read more »

Would You Like to Ask Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane a Question?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Are you ready to get answers to your most pressing heart health questions from a nationally known... Read more »

Sleep Apnea and Depression

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...reports that there's new evidence for a link between sleep apnea and depression. I learned about... Read more »

A Really Good Reason to Treat Sleep Apnea in Guys

By healthgal , Health Expert

Men who have sleep apnea or OSAS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome) may also be significantly at... Read more »

Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

...advised me to start taking Fosamax. My mother has atrial fibrillation. I was recently heard... Read more »

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Health Guide

ECG

...Aortic dissection Aortic insufficiency Aortic stenosis Atrial fibrillation/flutter Atrial myxoma Atrial septal defect ... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Complications

...ultrafiltration device is used to remove excess water and salt from the body (see Surgery and Devices).Atrial Fibrillation. This abnormal rhythm is a rapid quivering beat in the upper chambers of... Read more »

Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke

...attack tended to be older (over age 75), African American, or to have a history of a previous stroke, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes, or peripheral artery disease. Most people at high... Read more »

Heart Attack Risk Factors

...aim for fast blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dl and hemoglobin A1C of less than 7%.Control Atrial Fibrillation. People with atrial fibrillation should use anticoagulants to reduce the... Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors

...aim for fast blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dl and hemoglobin A1C or less than 7%.Control Atrial Fibrillation. People with atrial fibrillation should use anticoagulants to reduce the... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug to prevent fractures in women with osteoporosis may be linked to an abnormal heart rhythm. A new study reveals... Read summary »

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Alzheimer?s

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A common heart condition may be putting people at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers from Intermountain Medical... Read summary »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newer procedure that targets pulmonary veins may be more beneficial to patients with atrial fibrillation than a more... Read summary »

Hidden Heart Disease Impacts Endurance Athletes

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a few endurance athletes for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even... Read summary »

Surgery Treats Sleep Apnea in Kids

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Young children and infants with obstructive sleep apnea could benefit from a new surgical technique. Removing the adenoids,... Read summary »

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