Sleep apnea: Daytime sleepiness might help predict cardiovascular risk Published Saturday 23 February 2019 By Chiara Townley Fact checked by Jasmin Collier A recent study categorizing people with obstructive sleep apnea based on their differing symptoms found a strong link between excessive daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular disease. OSA increases hypertension risk. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes sporadic airflow blockages during sleep. All of the different types of sleep apnea, OSA is the most common. Symptoms include snoring, daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, and high blood pressure . OSA occurs when the throat muscles relax too much to keep the airway open. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million adults in the United States have sleep apnea. If a person does not seek treatment, it can lead to several complications — one of which is cardiovascular disease. Sleep apnea an...
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