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Re: Beta Blocker, High Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea


Posted by RenoTom on May 15, 2000 at 17:55:30:

In Reply to: Re: Beta Blocker, High Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea posted by Been There Done That on May 15, 2000 at 08:34:50:

During apneas and hypopneas, as the oxygen desaturation falls and the carbon dioxide levels go up, adrenline is released causing an increase in heart rate, and an arousal to end the apnea/hypopnea. I don't think there is any correlation with the beta blockers.
I am actually taking two medications that work on heart rate, only one a beta blocker. Since I am going into the hospital tonight to try and find out the reason for a shortness of breath situation, you can best belive I will be asking a lot of questions about this subject.
RenoTom

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