High blood pressure: Hard to control and very common in people with sleep apnea.
Heart rhythm problems: Increases the chance of dangerous irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation.
Heart attacks and stroke: Low oxygen levels and sudden blood pressure jumps put heavy stress on blood vessels.
Heart failure: Makes the heart work much harder over time, weakening the heart muscle.
How It Harms the Body
Low oxygen: Stops breathing repeatedly, lowering oxygen in the blood.
Stress surge: Triggers bursts of adrenaline, raising heart rate and blood pressure while sleeping.
Blood vessel damage: Causes inflammation and makes it harder for blood vessels to work properly.
If you snore loudly, gasp at night, or feel very tired during the day, talk to a doctor. You can learn more about heart health risks through the American Heart Association.
