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Snoring & Your Heart: Expert Reveals OSA Link to Stroke Risk

Snoring & Your Heart: Expert Reveals OSA Link to Stroke Risk

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Firstpost•14-03-2026, 16:35

Snoring & Your Heart: Expert Reveals OSA Link to Stroke Risk

•Loud, habitual snoring may signal Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), affecting 1 billion adults globally.
•Untreated OSA triples the risk of cardiovascular events, including hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
•Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V warns that OSA involves repeated airway collapse during sleep, leading to reduced oxygen supply.
•Symptoms include choking/gasping, extreme daytime sleepiness, headaches, and uncontrolled blood pressure, often noticed by family members.
•Early diagnosis via sleep study and treatments like CPAP or lifestyle changes are crucial to prevent serious long-term health issues.

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