Sleep Apnea May Link High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction, Expert Warns

Dr. Alexander Myasnikov has shared guidance for men with high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction. He highlighted a possible link between these conditions and sleep apnea. The specialist also recommended screening for certain at-risk groups. Men with high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction may have undiagnosed sleep apnea. Dr. Myasnikov advised checking for snoring in overweight, hypertensive individuals who also experience daytime sleepiness. For treatment, he suggested CPAP therapy, which uses a mask to deliver pressurised air during sleep.

Separately, specialists from Burdenko Hospital and Vishnevsky Surgery Center have created a new rehabilitation approach. Their method helps patients recovering from gunshot wounds by using vasoactive peptides. These peptides work to strengthen the walls of blood vessels. The new advice aims to improve detection and care for sleep apnea in high-risk patients. Meanwhile, the rehabilitation innovation offers targeted support for those with severe injuries. Both developments focus on practical solutions for specific health challenges.