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Can sleep apnea or hypopnea events under 5 per hour (which is scientifically considered normal but you still stop breathing for 10 seconds or more causing an oxygen dip) cause or aggravate hypertension?
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If study result does not meet the criteria for the diagnosis of sleep apnea, other finding less likely has significant deleterious effect.
Answered 1/2/2023
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