Without treatment, middle-aged men are much more likely to suffer fatal consequences from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).\u00a0 In OSA, a person\u2019s airway collapses causing the individual to struggle to breathe while asleep. This study highlights that men with OSA have a 58% higher risk of developing heart failure.\u00a0 Men with the most severe OSA had a 68% higher risk for developing heart disease than those who do not have OSA.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea is described as 30 or more breathing interruptions.\u00a0 These interruptions cause oxygen depletion and can last at least 10 seconds.\u00a0 Accompanying burst of adrenaline from sudden wakefulness increases blood pressure, which possibly contributes to vascular problems, according to researchers.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Researchers add that most people suffering from OSA do not get diagnosed until years and up to a decade after the onset of symptoms.\u00a0 Therefore, those most at risk for associated cardiovascular death are those individuals ages 30 to 50.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe take-away from our study is that obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition that warrants medical treatment, said Daniel J. Gottlieb, M.D., M.P.H., lead study author and associate professor at Boston University\u2019s School of Medicine. \u201cMany patients don\u2019t experience symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, such as daytime sleepiness, or if they do, don\u2019t mention it during routine medical exams. It\u2019s important for anyone who suspects they have obstructive sleep apnea to discuss it with their primary care physician.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(July, 2010) Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association<\/em>.<\/p>\n At Dental Sleep Medicine of Illinois, we can help you understand your risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and align a treatment that best meets your needs and lifestyle.\u00a0 Prevent serious health consequences and consult with us today.<\/p>\n Lydia Sosenko, D.D.S., D.ABDSM
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