Sleep Disorders | CPAP | sleep technologist | heart disease | sleep apnea
Sleep problems can predispose individuals to many medical conditions. Conversely, medical disorders can lead to sleep disturbance. In fact, sleep disturbance represents one of the most challenging, yet exceptionally common problems faced in the primary care practice today.
Unlike what many people think, sleep apnea is not just a sleep problem. Sleep apnea is failure to breathe properly during sleep. This means vital organs don’t get the oxygen they need. It is a serious problem, especially for the heart. During sleep, the body should be resting. With sleep apnea, the body struggles due to low oxygen levels causing increased stress on the heart.
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