Emma is joined by Dr. Adam Goldberg M.D., a Cardiologist at Electrophysiology at Cardiovascular Associates of Charlottesville and at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In this episode:
* Dr. Goldberg shares about his medical training and his exposure to patients with sleep apnea.
* Adam explains atrial fibrillation and the irregular rapid heartbeat that people experience with that condition.
* Studies showing that management of sleep apnea can improve AFib.
* Adam shares the exhaustion he felt being a young doctor and how he was unsure if that was owing to a sleep problem or just working long hours.
* Experiencing worsening reflux and Adam's decision to seek treatment after his wife complained about his snoring.
* Seeing a pulmonologist at the hospital and being tested for sleep apnea at a hotel specially equipped for sleep studies.
* Receiving a diagnosis of severe sleep apnea and being set up on CPAP.
Connect with Dr. Goldberg:
https://cvilleheart.com/staff/adam-goldberg
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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.