Longer Naps Nearly Double Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Daytime napping for 30 minutes or longer is associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation.
Daytime napping for 30 minutes or longer is associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation.
At World Sleep 2023, Jazz Pharmaceuticals will spotlight the link between sleep disorders and cardiovascular health through 14 abstracts.
While the drug offers benefits for heart failure, researchers also discovered its effectiveness in relieving sleep apnea, which there currently is no medication to treat.
After menopause, an estimated one in four women may develop irregular heart rhythms in their lifetime, with insomnia being a major contributing factor.
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Read MoreResearchers of the NIH-funded study say the findings could change what’s measured in clinical practice.
Read MoreThe findings inspire hope that drugs can be developed to prevent irreparable sleep disturbances in patients with heart disease, according to investigators.
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Read MorePeople with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers investigate whether oral appliance therapy can alleviate the burden.
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Read MoreTwo studies supported by ResMed and presented at SLEEP 2023 show that people with heart failure and sleep apnea can significantly reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits by being adherent to PAP therapy.
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Read MoreResearchers discovered naps exceeding a specific duration were associated with unfavorable metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes.
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