Multiple reports show that obstructive sleep apnea reduces the efficacy of catheter ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation.1-5 Indeed, severe obstructive sleep apnea is an independent
As many as 3 in 4 patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have obstructive sleep apnea.1 While treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can
A recent article in Medical News Today reported on the connection among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), systemic hypertension (SH), and the gut microbiome.1 OSA and
Several groups have reported qualitative associations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and coronary plaque1-3; however, a recent study published in Chest4 provides a compelling set
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has released a bold new position statement declaring that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and
Study shows Hispanics/Latinos at greater risk of long-term cognitive decline from poor sleep Poor sleep impacts the risk of long-term cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino middle-aged
Association between sleep apnea and blood pressure control in African Americans African Americans have a high prevalence of both hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure (BP),
Higher physical activity and less time spent sitting and watching TV was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.1 But is
Over one billion individuals worldwide experience some form of sleep apnea, and the number is rising. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can negatively influence quality of
Many Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.1 The reasons for that are many and varied—stress, illness, pain, some medications, hot flashes or hormone