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Sleep apnea increases risk of heart attack or death by 30 percent

The nighttime breathing disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk of having a heart attack or dying by 30 percent over a period of four to five years, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Monday, May 21.

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