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Published on: 11/14/2025
How can sleep apnea affect your heart and blood pressure?
Sleep apnea can make your heart work harder and increase your blood pressure, which is not good for your heart health.
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Explanation
Sleep apnea is when you stop breathing for short times while you sleep. This can be bad for your heart and blood pressure.
How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Heart
- Heart Strain: When you stop breathing, your heart has to work extra hard to get oxygen to your body.
- Irregular Heartbeats: Sleep apnea can cause your heart to beat in a funny way, which is not healthy.
Blood Pressure
- Increases Blood Pressure: Sleep apnea can make your blood pressure go up. High blood pressure is not good because it can hurt your heart and blood vessels.
Why It Matters
- Having sleep apnea can make you more likely to have heart problems, like heart attacks or heart failure.
If you think you have sleep apnea, it's important to talk to a doctor. They can help you find ways to sleep better and keep your heart healthy.
(References)
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- Dredla BK, & Castillo PR. (2019). Cardiovascular Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Current cardiology reports, 31707504.
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