Sleep Apnea's Cpap Machine Doesn't Cut Heart Risks, Study Says

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A new study might tempt some sleep apnea patients to unplug their machines. Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, does not reduce the risk of heart attacks or other cardiovascular emergencies in sleep apnea patients with heart disease, the researchers say.

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Sleep Apnea's Cpap Machine Doesn't Cut Heart Risks, Study Says

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