Sleep apnea thickens blood vessels, increases heart disease risk
Monday, May 4, 2009 - 15:49
in Health & Medicine
ATLANTA--Obstructive sleep apnea, or periodic interruptions in breathing throughout the night, thickens sufferers' blood vessels. Moreover, it increases the risk of several forms of heart and vascular disease. Emory researchers have identified the enzyme NADPH oxidase as important for the effects obstructive sleep apnea has on blood vessels in the lung.
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