For children with epilepsy, also having sleep apnea significantly increased their risk for sudden cardiac arrest 5-10 years later. The long-term use of continuous positive airway pressure therapy was ...

An increased sudden cardiac arrest risk was seen in association with long-term continuous positive airway pressure therapy, while a reduced risk was seen with adenotonsillectomy. HealthDay News — For ...

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.