Tag Archives: Sleep Apnea

Mayo Clinic Finds Retired National Football League Players at Increased Risk for Heart Problems

March 25th, 2009 - 1:59 pm

Sleep disordered breathing, also known as sleep apnea, is highly prevalent among retired National Football League (NFL) players, and particularly in linemen, according to Mayo Clinic research. This study, involving 167 players, adds to the growing body of research examining … Continue reading →

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Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease Risk

July 23rd, 2008 - 5:46 pm

Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, is the chair of the joint statement writing committee for a joint statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology saying that medical researchers need to undertake … Continue reading →

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Heart Attack and Sleep Apnea Study

July 21st, 2008 - 12:50 pm

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered that patients with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of having a heart attack between typical sleeping hours — 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. The results of the novel research will be published … Continue reading →

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