Sleep Apnea Treatment

Overview

At Cardiology Care NYC, we understand that effective treatment for sleep apnea is more than just improving sleep, it’s about protecting your heart and overall health. Our care is centered on personalized solutions that not only reduce symptoms but also lower your risk of cardiovascular complications.

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea or suspect you may have it, our Manhattan-based team is here to guide you through every step of your treatment journey.

Causes

Sleep apnea treatment plans vary depending on what’s causing the condition.

Common contributing factors include:

• Obstructed airways due to soft tissue collapse (in Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
• Neurological issues where the brain fails to regulate breathing (Central Sleep Apnea)
• Excess body weight or neck circumference
• Alcohol or sedative use
• Chronic nasal congestion
• Sleeping position (especially on your back)

Understanding the root cause helps us customize a treatment strategy that’s both effective and sustainable.

Symptoms

Even if you’re sleeping through the night, sleep apnea can seriously disrupt the quality of your rest. Common signs that may indicate you need treatment include:

• Loud or chronic snoring
• Gasping, choking, or pauses in breathing during sleep
• Daytime fatigue or difficulty staying awake
• Morning headaches
• Trouble concentrating or memory issues
• Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
• High blood pressure or heart palpitations

If these symptoms sound familiar, a treatment plan can dramatically improve your energy levels and cardiovascular health.

Diagnosis

Before starting treatment, we confirm your diagnosis through a combination of sleep-focused and cardiac evaluations:

• Sleep Study (Polysomnography): We provide referrals for both in-lab and at-home sleep studies to track oxygen levels, breathing patterns, and sleep stages.
  
• Medical Evaluation: Our team will review your sleep study results alongside your lifestyle, symptoms, and health history.

Cardiac Assessments:

Because sleep apnea often impacts the heart, we may recommend:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) 
• Holter Monitor
• Echocardiogram
• Stress Test
• Cardiac Screening

This allows us to tailor your treatment based on both respiratory and cardiovascular factors.

Treatment

Our sleep apnea treatment options are designed to meet your individual needs while supporting long-term heart health. Treatment may include:

Lifestyle Modifications

These may be recommended alone or alongside medical therapies:

• Weight loss support
• Smoking cessation
• Reduced alcohol intake
• Positional therapy (e.g., sleeping on your side)

CPAP Therapy Coordination

We help patients:

• Get started with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines
• Adjust to the equipment and pressure settings
• Monitor improvements in sleep quality and blood pressure

Oral Appliance Therapy

For those who can’t tolerate CPAP:

• We coordinate with dental sleep specialists to fit custom oral appliances
• These reposition the jaw and tongue to prevent airway collapse

Cardiovascular Integration

Because untreated sleep apnea strains the heart, we provide:

• Cardiology Consultations
• Heart Health Screenings
• Ongoing monitoring of your blood pressure, heart rate, and rhythm

At Cardiology Care NYC holistic care ensures that your sleep and heart health improve together.

When to See a Doctor

You should seek treatment for sleep apnea if:

• You’ve been diagnosed but haven’t started therapy
• You’re using CPAP but still feel fatigued or frustrated
• You have signs of cardiovascular stress (e.g., high blood pressure, chest discomfort, palpitations)
• A partner notices you snore, gasp, or stop breathing during sleep

Untreated sleep apnea increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and chronic fatigue. Starting the right treatment plan can drastically improve your energy, focus, and long-term health.