Snoring & Your Heart: Expert Reveals OSA Link to Stroke Risk

• Loud, habitual snoring may signal Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), affecting 1 billion adults globally.
• Untreated OSA triples the risk of cardiovascular events, including hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
• Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V warns that OSA involves repeated airway collapse during sleep, leading to reduced oxygen supply.
• Symptoms include choking/gasping, extreme daytime sleepiness, headaches, and uncontrolled blood pressure, often noticed by family members.
• Early diagnosis via sleep study and treatments like CPAP or lifestyle changes are crucial to prevent serious long-term health issues.