Researchers have examined whether obstructive sleep apnea could cause cardiovascular deaths in a new study. This snoring-related condition has become a global health problem. Given the study results, sleep apnea has associations with oneincreased risk of heart attack. Scientists estimate that more than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from this chronic sleep disorder.
When obstructive sleep apnea affects heart health
This research found that those who have obstructive sleep apnea have a significantly higher risk of sudden death. This results in a reduction or complete blockage of airflow during sleep. This sleep disorder also manifests itself in a variety of ways, including excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, excessive snoring, and unrefreshing sleep. The quantitative analysis included a total of over 42,000 people from around the world. The average age of the participants was 62 years, with 64% of them being men. The meta-analysis showed that people with obstructive sleep apnea are approximately twice as likely to suffer a sudden death than those who do not have itSleep disorder such as apneasuffered. The study also found that obstructive sleep apnea leads to a nearly double risk of death from cardiovascular death, which increases with age. According to the study authors, many patients do not realize that this serious disease could have fatal consequences.
Due to the intermittent lack of oxygen experienced by people with sleep apnea, the central nervous system may become overexcited to increase airflow. This, in turn, can cause an increase in both a person's systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Additionally, someone with sleep apnea will experience oxidative stress, which can lead to an imbalance of antioxidants in the body. This imbalance can also damage certain cells and accelerate the aging process, which would cause numerous health problems over time. However, the authors note that further research is needed to determine whether the resultsthis studyapply to every death. In addition, they emphasize the need for treatments and interventions related to the reduction of obstructive sleep apnea around the world in order to optimize survival and increase a person's quality of life.
