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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
A EF of 30-35%?
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Apr 02, 2008 05:51PM
, Apr 02, 2008 05:51PM
It should be treated in anyone. Sleep apnea usually means that you are over weight. Sleep apnea also increase your sympathetic tone which is doctor speak for increasing your adrenaline level. Adrenaline is not good for your heart. It is not only important that you treat the sleep apnea now (with bipap if recommeneded), it is also important to try an reverse the underlying cause and lose some weight.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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