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That's great advice Cliff3,
You shared a lot of golden nuggets, in your well stated explanation. Thank you
"It's not necessarily a good idea for everyone, a new evidence review argues."
"CPAP machines can dramatically lower a person's heart risk if severe sleep apnea causes dramatic drops in blood oxygen levels or large surges in heart rate, researchers found by analyzing data from more than 3,500 participants in three major clinical trials."
-- from the article--
Every good solution needs the right problem. I experienced far too many "cookie cutter" treatments and tests pushed on me unneccesarily or improperly. If I accepted everything my first cardiologist wanted I'd be on blood thinners, statin, Afib medications and CPAP. I got a different doc that looked at me as an individual. I celebrated my 73rd birthday last month. My annual physical showed me Afib and drug free, all numbers and extended blood tests were excellent. But i can no longer claim that first doctor as a dependant. Use whatever you need but research and question test results and proposed treatments.
Is there a connection between sleep apnea and heart health?
Yes, sleep apnea and heart conditions are closely connected. Research shows that about 50% of people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) also have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can put significant stress on your heart since you stop breathing multiple times throughout the Show Full Answer
Another area that could use a whole lot more studies - if funding ever becomes available again.
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