Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases cardiovascular mortality in the elderly
Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 08:02
in Health & Medicine
Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in the elderly, and adequate treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may significantly reduce this risk, according to a new study from researchers in Spain.