As researchers gather data, it appears that high blood pressure, strokes and heart attacks occur with increased frequency in OSA patients. Fortunately this is uncommon and usually treatment does not need to be initiated as an emergency. The sleep study will document the number of apneas and hypopneas that occur during the night as well as how often they cause arousal's and drops in oxygen levels. This will guide the doctor in making treatment decisions. Treatment of sleep apnea is a complex and evolving medical field.
Surgical options are available.
There are other options that may be offered by your ENT surgeon. Oral airways similar to mouthpieces used by athletes may also be effective in milder cases and can be made by specially trained dentists. A full discussion of treatment is a topic too large to discuss here.