Sleep Apnea Article Features Scripps Cardiologist

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2016-02-11T08:59:35-08:00

Scripps Clinic cardiologist Dr. Srivastava weighs in on sleep apnea and heart care in a Cardiology Today article.

Ajay Srivastava, MD, discussed links between sleep apnea and heart disease

Recent studies have shown a strong link between sleep disorders and various forms of heart disease, according to a recent article in Cardiology Today. But methods for integrating the treatment of sleep apnea with heart care is less clear.

Scripps Clinic cardiologist Ajay Srivastava, MD, was among several leading heart specialists who weighed in on the topic. “The biggest problem we have that limits people being treated for (obstructive sleep apnea) is underdiagnosis,” he said.

Read the Cardiology Today article: Sleep Disorders and Heart Disease: Complicated Relationship Needs More Research

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