{"id":168,"date":"2025-04-17T21:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T21:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centersleeptmj.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2025-06-10T22:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T22:00:10","slug":"sleep-apnea-and-your-cardiovascular-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centersleeptmj.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/17\/sleep-apnea-and-your-cardiovascular-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Apnea & Your Cardiovascular Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have sleep apnea<\/a>, you likely already know how frustrating the side effects can be. Feeling tired all day despite getting a \u201cfull night\u2019s sleep,\u201d having low energy, and cognitive impairment can all be a big nuisance. But did you know that the potential dangers of sleep apnea go way beyond simple annoyances? If left untreated, this condition can cause serious cardiovascular problems, including sudden death. Here\u2019s how sleep apnea can affect your heart, and why it\u2019s so important to take it seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects your breathing while you\u2019re asleep. Essentially, it causes you to stop and restart breathing over and over, making it difficult for your body to get enough oxygen. Apnea episodes typically last about ten seconds and can occur numerous times throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two main kinds of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. Obstructive occurs when the soft tissue in your throat relaxes and causes problems breathing, while happens      when your brain struggles to regulate your breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main symptoms of sleep apnea include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n