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Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that occurs when a peron's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundereds of tiems. This means the brain - and the rest of the body - may not get enough oxygen. Untreated sleep apnea can cause hypertension, stroke, or heart failure.
Click on the links listed below to find out more about Good Samaritan Hospital's Sleep Disorders Center or to take our Sleep Survey.
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