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How does sleep apnea affect people's blood pressure?
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Hypertension: Sleep apnea the most common cause of difficult to treat high blood pressure that is refractory to medication.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Hypertension: Sleep apnea is associated with elevated blood pressure. It can make hypertension harder to control.
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