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Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: Is There a Connection?

August 5, 2019

Read about the connection between sleep apnea and heart health, and discover treatment options for the common sleep disorder.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: Heart Health, sleep apnea
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Deviated Septum: Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery

June 11, 2019

Deviated septum surgery, or septoplasty, corrects the wall between the nostrils to improve breathing. Learn more about this surgery.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: deviated septum, deviated septum surgery, facial surgery, septoplasty, sleep apnea, snoring
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The Link Between Sleep and Heart Health

September 19, 2016

If you're not getting enough shut-eye, you might be raising your risk for heart disease. Learn about the connection between sleep and heart health.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep, sleep and heart health, sleep apnea
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Medical Mondays: Sleep Apnea

May 18, 2015

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, in this edition of Medical MondaysLearn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: medical mondays, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, snoring
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Infographic: 6 Common Sleep Disorders

May 17, 2015

Read about the common sleep disorders that could be keeping your body from getting the sleep it needs, which can lead to bigger problems down the road.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: infographic, insomnia, medical mondays, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking
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Find the Best Sleep Apnea Treatment to Feel Rested Again

May 16, 2015

Once you are diagnosed, it's important to find the best sleep apnea treatment right away. Sleep apnea can up your risk of heart disease and other problems.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: BPAP, CPAP, diabetes risk, heart attack risk, high blood pressure, hypertension, medical mondays, mild sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, sleep apnea surgery, sleep apnea treatment, stroke risk, surgery
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What to Expect During a Sleep Apnea Study

May 15, 2015

Snoring and sleepiness are signs of sleep apnea, a condition when you stop breathing in your sleep. A sleep apnea study diagnoses and evaluates the problemLearn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: hypertension, medical mondays, sleep apnea, sleep apnea study, sleep apnea test, sleep study
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Prevent Stroke Recurrence: Four Simple Ways

March 9, 2015

Learn how you can help prevent stroke recurrence with these four simple methods. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can make a difference.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, preventing stroke, sleep apnea, stroke, Type 2 diabetes
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The Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea

March 4, 2015

Obstructive sleep apnea afflicts more than 22 million adults in the United States. Learn about your health risks and take a self test.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: chronic snoring, Daytime fatigue, Loud, obstructive sleep apnea, Pulmonary Consultants-UPMC, sleep apnea, sleep disorders