A Deadly Duo:

Sleep Apnea and Cardiac Risk
Heart Groups Urge More Research on Connections


http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/sleep-apnea-linked-night-heart-attacks.html?nlcid=hr|08-01-2008| Should sleepless nights keep you awake worrying about your heart? A new study about sleep apnea and heart attacks may say yes. Obstructive sleep apnea is long established as a risk factor for many cardiovascular conditions, including arrhythmia and high blood pressure, in addition to its association with diabetes and obesity. Now, researchers have found a link between sleep apnea and nighttime heart attacks. The study is one of many that has two major cardiac organizations calling for more research on the connection. Think you or a loved one might have sleep apnea? Ask your doctor about a sleep study to diagnose it.

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