Dating With Sleep Apnea...One of the most difficult parts of sleep apnea is dating. I was fortunate enough to have been diagnosed with sleep apnea once I was in a relationship with my...reactionscomments
Emma Cooksey...Emma was previously a health leader on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Emma Cooksey was initially diagnosed with Sleep Apnea in 2008, at the age of 30. Now, with hindsight, she thinks her Sleep...
Tips for Choosing the Right Sleep Center...Has your doctor decided you need a sleep study for your sleep disorder? Are you not sure about where you should go? Choosing the right sleep center for your needs...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Hardest Thing About Living With Sleep Apnea...Living with sleep apnea presents many different challenges. Exhaustion, fear, and frustration are just some of the hardships that come with this diagnosis. To learn more about what you find...reactions1comment
Down the Sleep Apnea Rabbit Hole: Mental Health...There's a kind of rabbit hole we can fall in when we begin to learn about an ongoing (chronic) health condition. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is 1 such condition. It's chronic...reactions2comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...reactionscomments
What Is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their blood vessels having plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
What Is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
How Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?...Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S...reactionscomments
How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...reactionscomments
Surprise!...Well, a few years ago, I went in for back surgery. The tech could not get the tube down my throat. When he did, I was told I'd stopped breathing...reactions2comments
Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST, FAAST...Lisa’s entrance into sleep medicine began in the early 1990’s when she was diagnosed with OSA and began to look for an understanding of her own sleep disorder. She began...