Obstructive sleep apnea may increase risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for developing abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health. Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur when the main artery, the aorta, swells and potentially ruptures, causing life-threatening internal bleeding. Obstructive sleep apnea is typically a chronic condition where … Read more