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CPAP usage for sleep apnea might increase heart health risks

An evidence review published in the European Heart Journal indicates use of a CPAP machine by sleep apnea patients might increase risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related death. Photo by Adobe ...
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CPAP Helps Cut Heart Risks - But You Have to Actually Use It

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other ...
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‘The foam inside breaks down’: Man warns Philips CPAP machines are still out in circulation despite recall. Here’s why you should be careful

An online reviewer is warning about a CPAP machine recall. He claims The Philips Dreamstation CPAP device, recalled in 2023, is still being used and could pose a cancer risk to users. Uncle Nicko ...

Pulmonologist explains how a sleep disorder, also affecting Joe Biden, can take a serious toll on the heart and lungs

Sleep apnea can have significant effects on both – lungs and heart. If you suspect you or a loved one has the sleep disorder, ...
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CPAP usage for sleep apnea might increase heart health risks

Thinking about using a CPAP machine to quell sleep apnea? It's not necessarily a good idea for everyone, a new evidence review argues. This common treatment for sleep apnea might increase some folks' ...