An observational follow-up study found that untreated sleep apnea patients (n=61) were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to those treated with CPAP therapy for at least 5 years (n=107), with mortality rates of 14.8 percent versus 1.9 percent.

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Referenced by nodes (3)

• sleep apnea concept
• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) concept
• cardiovascular disease concept