Obstructive sleep apnea linked with later risk of heart disease

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 01:14 in Health & Medicine

Severe obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of heart failure in middle-aged and older men. Obstructive sleep apnea significantly predicts the risk of coronary heart disease in men up to age 70. Researchers didn't find a link in women, but said further study is warranted.

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