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Can sleep apnea really lead to heart disease?
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It can: Apnea episodes lead to poor oxygenation due to lack of good, consistent breathing while asleep and this places additional significant stress upon your body. That is why CPAP or oral appliances are used.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sleep apnea: Depriving the cells of the body of oxygen can lead to a multitude of problems including heart attack, stroke, diabetes, dementia.
Answered 6/4/2013
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