Snoring interferes with the cardiovascular system because, if a person is not breathing properly, other involuntary systems, like heart rate and blood pressure are also affected. The risk is even higher for pregnant women . Blood pressure is the force the blood exerts on the arteries . If blood pressure is high, the force increases and can lead to a heart attack. Other problems can also arise from high blood pressure, like stroke, coronary artery disease or kidney failure.
Sleep apnea can strike people of all ages.
Even infants are not spared. One of the indicators that sleep apnea may be present in a baby is noisy breathing, or snoring. Children, too, experience this problem . One indication that apnea may be present is excessive daytime sleepiness. Another indication is, again, snoring.