How Sleep Apnea Raises Your Heart Disease Risk

Increases Blood Pressure: Sleep apnea raises blood pressure due to repeated surges in stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

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Damages Blood Vessels: High blood pressure from sleep apnea can damage the lining of blood vessels, leading to clogged arteries.

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Raises Risk of Heart Attack: Untreated sleep apnea doubles the risk of heart attack by damaging blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.

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Triggers Atrial Fibrillation: Sleep apnea can cause irregular heartbeats, known as atrial fibrillation, due to changes in intrathoracic pressure.

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Increases Risk of Stroke: High blood pressure caused by sleep apnea is a major risk factor for stroke.

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Contributes to Obesity: Sleep apnea can lead to weight gain and obesity, further increasing the risk of heart disease.

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Affects Cholesterol Levels: Sleep disturbances from sleep apnea can raise levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and other blood fats.

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Damages Heart Muscle: Repeated drops in oxygen levels can lead to poor heart muscle function and increase the risk of heart failure.

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Raises Risk of Coronary Artery Disease: Sleep apnea increases the risk of coronary artery disease by damaging blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.

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Increases Risk of Heart Failure: Sleep apnea can lead to heart failure by damaging the heart muscle and increasing blood pressure.

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