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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Study shows heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis
September 18th, 2008
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring. After adjustment for age, gender, smoking history and hypertension, heavy snoring was significantly associated with carotid atherosclerosis. "Heavy snorers may be at risk for the development of carotid atherosclerosis, which is the leading cause of stroke," said lead author and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-09-18)
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