Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Heart Health in Children

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Physicians are noticing more sleep issues in children, and such problems are often associated with cardiovascular complications. However, most of the research in this area has been done with adults. In my latest piece for Nationwide Children's Hospital, I discuss a recent review on the bidirectional effect of cardiovascular issues and sleep-disordered breathing in children.Read the story here: Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Issues in Children.

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