What are the health risks associated with sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is considered serious health risk that can lead to:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm which increases the risk of stroke and heart disease)
- Early memory loss
- Increased risk of complications during anesthesia and in post-operative recovery
- Risk of workplace or traffic accident
- Bruxism – excessive grinding of teeth leading to dental and TMJ complications
- Headaches and Migraines