Sleep Apnea May Boost Odds of Irregular Heartbeat
Study shows the more someone stops breathing at night, the greater the risk of atrial fibrillation.
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News
People with sleep apnea may be more likely to develop the abnormal heart rhythm atrial fibrillation, especially if the oxygen level in their blood drops below normal, Canadian researchers report.
Sleep apnea, which obstructs breathing, causes people to wake many times during the night to start breathing again. It's possible, researchers said, that disrupted sleep along with a drop in the level of oxygen in the blood might lead to atrial fibrillation.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/atrial-fibrillation/sleep-apnea-may-boost-odds-irregular-heartbeat/
