How You Sleep Can Affect Your Heart

Problems with sleep can affect your heart. Cardiologist Dr. Michael Faulx and Dr. Reena Mehra, Director of Director of Sleep Disorders Research, have worked together to investigate this relationship. It is important to know what to look for to see if you have a sleep problem or at risk for sleep problems – such as obstructive sleep apnea. Testing for sleep apnea can be done at home – or in lab. Treating sleep apnea can improve cardiovascular disease, especially atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure.