{"id":27,"date":"2019-05-07T15:33:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T15:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepsnoringtmj.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2020-12-09T16:54:28","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:54:28","slug":"obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-fort-worth-women-and-cardiac-arrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/07\/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-fort-worth-women-and-cardiac-arrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Women with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Fort Worth Are at Risk for Cardiac Arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_94136938__1558531795_20752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28\" width=\"261\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_94136938__1558531795_20752.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_94136938__1558531795_20752-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_94136938__1558531795_20752-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a woman with obstructive sleep apnea? Whether you\nare aware of your symptoms or not, this common sleep disorder can be more than\njust an annoyance for you and your partner. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">obstructive\nsleep apnea in Fort Worth<\/a> can lead to serious health conditions, including\ncardiac arrest in women. Why is that? Let us explain why women are more\nsusceptible and how you can treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and\nthis occurs when the soft tissues of your mouth and throat relax and\nessentially, collapse. This causes your airway to become blocked. When you stop\nbreathing at night for 10 seconds or more, your brain is triggered. Attempting\nto send an alert to your body that it needs to breathe, you will wake up and\noftentimes, be gasping for air. This can happen once or hundreds of times each\nnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This continual disruption of sleep can make it difficult to\nfunction the next day, resulting in many individuals experiencing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Daytime drowsiness<\/li><li>Morning headaches<\/li><li>Sore or dry throat<\/li><li>Forgetfulness<\/li><li>An inability to focus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Women More at Risk for Cardiac Arrest Than Men?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to researchers who studied the cardiac function in\nmen and women with OSA and who snore, it was determined that OSA can cause the\nheart to experience dysfunction with its left and right ventricles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying more than 4,800 participants, all who received a\ncardiac MRI, researchers concluded that both men and women with OSA and who\nsnore had a larger left ventricular mass. This means, their heart had to work\nharder because of the enlarged walls surrounding the heart\u2019s pumping chamber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when analyzing those who snore compared to those who\ndon\u2019t but still have OSA, they discovered women who self-reported that they\nsnore may have an earlier impairment. This can cause their OSA to go\nundiagnosed and put them at greater risk for cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can it Be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you snore or suspect you might have obstructive sleep\napnea, it\u2019s imperative that you speak to your doctor. A sleep study can provide\na definitive diagnosis, and if it is determined that you do have sleep apnea,\nthere are several ways it can be treated. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Losing weight. If you are considered obese or\noverweight, establish an exercise routine and begin eating a well-balanced\ndiet. <\/li><li>Using a continuous positive airway pressure\n(CPAP) machine. This keeps your airway open throughout the night by pushing a\nsteady flow of oxygen into your mouth and throat.<\/li><li>Opting for oral appliance therapy. These compact\ndevices are worn like a mouthguard and reposition your jaw to keep your airway\nopen while you sleep.<\/li><li>Pursuing corrective surgery. If your sleep apnea\nis due to a physical blockage (large tonsils or adenoids), you can have these\nremoved. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t continue to put your overall health at greater risk. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/request-a-consultation.html\">Talk to your\ndoctor today<\/a> about ways you can stop snoring in Fort Worth and start\ngetting better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <br><\/strong>Dr. Mitch Conditt, DDS, graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1985 and has been practicing general and restorative dentistry ever since. Noticing many of his patients having problems with TMJ, he also discovered many were suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Conditt pursued advanced training on ways to help people with TMJ and sleep apnea, and he now works with his patients to help them overcome sleep and pain issues. To learn more about Dr. Conditt, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(817) 527-8500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a woman with obstructive sleep apnea? Whether you are aware of your symptoms or not, this common sleep disorder can be more than just an annoyance for you and your partner. In fact, obstructive sleep apnea in Fort Worth can lead to serious health conditions, including cardiac arrest in women. Why is that? 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