Does CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea Really Have Heart Benefits?
Despite the widespread belief that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks, there is actually no good evidence that treating OSA lowers the risk of such cardiovascular outcomes. Observational data showing that OSA is associated with cardiovascular outcomes like atrial fibrillation (Afib), stroke, cardiovascular death, and myocardial infarction (MI) have […]