- Written by Samira Pinu
- Published: 01 Jun 2018

Studies reveal that when left untreated, obstructed sleep apnea (OSA) can double the risk of a patient dying from cardiac disease. By Mediha Ibrahim, MD, Medical Director, SBH Center for Sleep Medicine OSA has been linked to the risk of heart failure, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and stroke. It’s …