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What risks result from leaving sleep apnea untreated?
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Cor pulmonale: Left unchecked, sleep apnea can progress to cor pulmonale or right sided heart failure.
Answered 4/18/2013
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Multiple Risks: There is an increased risk of heart attack and stroke with untreated sleep apnea. It also slows down metabolism which leads to weight gain or difficulty in loosing weight. It is linked to several arrhythmias, heart disease, difficult to control blood pressure and blood sugar. It is also linked to eye disease. More research is still needed to find all the effects.
Answered 3/15/2017
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