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Re: Sleep Apnea and cardiomyopathy?

Posted by HAZY on October 15, 2003 at 13:22:43:

In Reply to: Sleep Apnea and cardiomyopathy? posted by Chrissy on October 14, 2003 at 16:21:05:

Christine, You have had some good suggestions. I hope these two comments are helpful as well. In addition to oxygen deprivation, your systolic (the higher number) blood pressure can become quite high, I have read as high as 300 mm Hg. Apnea can put a lot of stress on the heart. Since you are a relatively newcomer, "Promise of Sleep" by Dr Dement is a book you should get. Good luck.

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