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Is it true that sleep apnea can cause cardiac problems ...stents etc.?
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Untreated OSA: Untreated obstructive sleep apnea has an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
Answered 5/4/2015
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Yes: Sleep apnea causes arrhythmias, ( irregular rhythms) cardiomegaly (large heart) and is frequently seen with hypertension (high blood pressure). Your entire body has to work a little harder because you're struggling to breathe and get oxygen throughout the night. Stents or blocked coronary arteries may be a little more of an indirect problem with sleep apnea. Both are seen in diabetes and obesity.
Answered 5/4/2015
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R/O OSA: OSA INCREASES BP and risk of MI/CVA SX: Excess snoring/daytime sleepiness/apneic episodes/ aM headaches. And the Exam obesity/small oral airway/collar size>18. The definitive test is a PSG with split night/CPAP titration. I would request copy of sleep study and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the options. You are young CPAP can be difficult to tolerate. ENT FOR UPP EVAL.
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