June 11th, 2013
People with Sleep Apnea at Increased Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
Larry Husten, PHD
Although people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk for death and cardiovascular disease, the relationship between OSA and sudden cardiac death (SCD) has not been clear. Now a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology provides evidence that OSA is in fact associated with an increase in the risk […]
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