Coquitlam, BC - October 28, 2009 - Studies have shown that 80% of people with drug-resistant hypertension suffer from sleep apnea (Logan et al. J. Hypertension 2001). This is only one example of the intimate link between cardiovascular disease and sleep. Despite strong clinical evidence linking serious health risks to sleep apnea, the disorder remains widely under diagnosed.
One possible reason for this disconnect is that some symptoms associated with sleep apnea (excessive daytime sleepiness, weight gain, morning headaches, etc.) may be associated with other issues. If the patient fails to mention snoring or pauses in breath during sleep, sleep apnea may be overlooked as the cause. One solution is to provide accessible information about sleep health to the general public and to encourage individuals to ask their physicians about sleep.
In response to the need for sleep health education, CanSleep Services is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Sleep Health Event and Open House on November 21st, 2009. The event will take place at the new CanSleep office (400-2963 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, BC) between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The event will feature three expert speakers: Dr. Richard Smyth, Dr. Wayne Halstrom, and Carly Mann RN. Each will discuss sleep apnea and snoring from a different perspective. Admission is free but we will be accepting food bank donations. To RSVP and for more information contact: 604-468-5854, cansleep@telus.net, www.cansleep.ca.
CanSleep Services Inc. is a Coquitlam based, medically consulting company that has been treating people with sleep disordered breathing for the past six years. CanSleep is run by registered nurses and knowledgeable staff and is committed to offering patient focused care. CanSleep works with consultants to provide integrated solutions for snoring and sleep apnea including: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), oral appliance therapy, surgery, and nutritional counseling.
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For more information please contact:
Candice Suchocki Weir
CanSleep Services Inc.
Regional Manager/ Company Development Officer
Ph: 604-468-5854
Mobile: 778-688-2607
Candice@cansleep.ca