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Even Mild Sleep Apnea Increases Heart Risk
Apparently, even mild sleep apnea increases heart risk. Research shows that minimally symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea can increase arterial stiffness. [Heart Advis 2009;12(1):4]
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Permalink Reply by Chloe Rasmussen on
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I think I heard once too that it enlarges your heart.
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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I read a study not to long ago by a female doctor saying that even an AHI of 1 could be deadly if untreated over an extended period. I will try to dig it up.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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I've heard of that doctor too. If you can't dig it up, I know that dr. Mack jones who's also on sleepguide will know. He's written about her work.
Rock Hinkle said:I read a study not to long ago by a female doctor saying that even an AHI of 1 could be deadly if untreated over an extended period. I will try to dig it up.
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He is the Dr. that had the trach. right? I believe that is where I first got her name come to think about it. I can't seem to find the study. I don't know why I did not download it to my sleep folder. I must have been tired.
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Correct, Rock. He's the neurologist who had the tracheotomy. I'll check in with him and respond back with what he says.
Rock Hinkle said:He is the Dr. that had the trach. right? I believe that is where I first got her name come to think about it. I can't seem to find the study. I don't know why I did not download it to my sleep folder. I must have been tired.
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Heard back from Dr. Mack Jones. The doctor's name is Dr. Barbara Phillips. I started a new thread on this under the topic can even an AHI of 1 Be Deadly ?
Mike said:Correct, Rock. He's the neurologist who had the tracheotomy. I'll check in with him and respond back with what he says.
Rock Hinkle said:He is the Dr. that had the trach. right? I believe that is where I first got her name come to think about it. I can't seem to find the study. I don't know why I did not download it to my sleep folder. I must have been tired.
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