
How Chronic Snoring Can Cause Heart Disease
A loud sleeper is more than a nuisance. Those with obstructive sleep apnea face an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.
February 06, 2017 7:00 AM
Melvyn Rubenfire, M.D., is a professor of internal medicine and the director of preventive cardiology at the University of Michigan. He is a pioneer in coronary disease prevention and is responsible for developing the pulmonary hypertension, lipid management and metabolic fitness programs at U-M.
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A loud sleeper is more than a nuisance. Those with obstructive sleep apnea face an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.
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