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Please describe the mortality rate for patients with severe sleep apnea?
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Depends: What other comorbidity factors are invoved , obesity, bmi, heart issues etc but depending on severty yes there life expectancy is reduced.
Answered 8/14/2013
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Sleep apnea: Most studies show increased mortality from severe sleep apnea especially heart attack in early morning hours.
Answered 8/14/2013
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