February News 2021
February 25, 2021
Sleep apnea tied to heart problems after surgery
Reuters
People having surgery may be more likely to experience cardiovascular problems afterward when they have a common nighttime breathing disorder known as sleep apnea, according to a study by JAMA - The Journal of the American Medical Association.
February 23, 2021
Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea in Old Age: Is CPAP Worth It?
Scary Symptoms
Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, and director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center, explains why supplemental oxygen is not a therapy for obstructed sleep apnea.
February 12, 2021
Ex-Indiana basketball players want you to get better sleep by beating sleep apnea
IndyStar
Arora Specialty Sleep Clinic, co-founded by two of Bobby Knight’s players, makes custom dental devices that treat snoring and sleep apnea.
February 10, 2021
What you need to know about how sleep apnea affects your heart
Heart.org
If you’ve ever awakened yourself with a sudden snore — or if your partner nudges you awake to get you to turn over — it’s possible you could be affected by sleep apnea, which is associated with high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stroke and heart failure.
February 7, 2022
Floppy eyelid syndrome correlates strongly with sleep apnea, keratoconus
Healio
The association between floppy eyelid syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea is so prevalent that every patient who is diagnosed with the syndrome should automatically be evaluated for sleep apnea, medical experts say.
February 2, 2021
How does sleep apnea affect the heart?
Harvard Health
My husband is reluctant to get tested for sleep apnea. But I’m pretty sure that he has it, and I’m concerned because I’ve heard that it can contribute to heart disease. How are these two conditions connected?