Heart disease risk increases with sleep apnea Some people that suffer from sleep apnea also end up with other diseases, cardiovascular disease being one of them. Apneas with associated significant oxygen desaturations leads to blood pressure levels being increased. This hemodynamic stress that occurs simultaneously with associated oxygen desaturations and increased carbon dioxide in the…
Category: Blood Pressure
Pregnancy and sleep apnea
If you are pregnant and suspect you are much more tired than usual, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Home sleep testing quickly determines your correct diagnosis so that you can start sleep better.
Pregnancy and sleep-disordered breathing
Learn how to spot the symptoms to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. It’s normal to gain weight and suffer from insomnia during the later stages of your pregnancy. If you notice that you are snoring and that you feel more tired than usual when you wake up, you may be suffering from sleep disordered breathing….
OSA and Heart disease
Sleep apnea can increase blood pressure and lead to heart disease.