Hard-To-Treat Hypertension May Jeopardize Sleep Apnoea Patient Heart Health

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

hypertensionA study reveals that patients with resistant hypertension have a higher incidence of sleep apnoea. Resistant hypertension (high blood pressure) that stays elevated even with the strongest therapy - three antihypertensive agents of different classes.

The resistant hypertensive patients with sleep apnoea are at a high risk of ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure. However, their risk of stroke and premature death was not higher.

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http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/w-hhm071816.php

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Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

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Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.

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