Obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and coronary artery disease. If you experience any of these signs of sleep apnea, ask your doctor about a sleep study. ➡️ Loud snoring or gasping ➡️ Irregular breathing during sleep ➡️ Excessive daytime sleepiness ➡️ Morning headaches ➡️ Concentration and memory problems ➡️ Mood or behavior changes ➡️ Anxiety, depression | American Heart Association

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) 🫀 AFib increases stroke risk due to clot formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA). For patients unable to use long-term anticoagulation, LAAO devices offer a targeted solution to block the LAA and reduce clot risk. Join us on World Stroke Day as we connect the dots between AFib, obesity, and stroke risk, bringing awareness to how these conditions are linked. We will be going live on our Instagram (@cardiovisual) with @therhythmdoc and @myheartmd at 11a