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Study Examines Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Heart Problems
2023-07-26 16:05:57
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Dan McCue
WASHINGTON — Sudden cardiac episodes suffered by people with obstructive sleep apnea — interrupted breathing during sleep — are most likely caused by a sudden spike in blood pressure or heart rate caused by a dramatic reduction of blood oxygen... Read More
Independent Panel to Advise Against Low-Dose Aspirin Regimen to Prevent Heart Attacks
2021-10-12 17:27:49
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Dan McCue
WASHINGTON -- The longstanding recommendation that older individuals start taking a low-dose aspirin to stave off a potential first heart attack or stroke was wrong, according to draft guidelines released Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force The proposal... Read More
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