Tag: sleep apnea

Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Blood Pressure and Arrhythmia Are Linked

Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring-it's a major hidden driver of high blood pressure and dangerous heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation. Untreated, it raises stroke risk by 60% and heart failure risk by 140%. The good news? Treatment with CPAP can cut these risks significantly.