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Experts from Apollo, Aster CMI, and Fortis warn that snoring may be a warning sign of underlying heart issues, citing five key reasons.
Persistent, loud snoring is often dismissed as a harmless nighttime habit, but it can be a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that puts the heart under constant stress. According to leading medical experts, OSA can lead to high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and eventually, heart failure. Dr. Varun Bansal, a senior consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, states that snoring is frequently trivialized, yet its impact on the body is profound, and is strongly linked with changes in the way the heart and blood vessels work.
Experts have identified five critical ways that chronic snoring and sleep apnea damage the cardiovascular system:
- Oxygen deprivation and heart stress: When snoring transitions into sleep apnea, the airway becomes blocked, causing breathing to stop for seconds or even a minute, leading to a state of emergency and triggering stress systems that spike the heart rate.
- The link to ‘stubborn’ high blood pressure: Blood pressure stays elevated or surges during apnea episodes, making the heart muscle stiff and less functional over time.
- Dangerous heart rhythm disturbances: The repeated ‘stop-start’ nature of breathing during sleep stimulates stress hormones like adrenaline, increasing the risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and other irregular heartbeats.
- Inflammation and vascular damage: Repeated breathing pauses trigger systemic inflammation, damaging the lining of the blood vessels and speeding up plaque buildup (atherosclerosis), which can lead to heart attacks and weakened heart function.
- The ‘vicious cycle’ of metabolic stress: Snoring is tightly correlated with abdominal obesity and diabetes, and sleep disruption interferes with hunger hormones, leading to weight gain, which in turn worsens snoring.
The warning signs of sleep apnea that shouldn’t be ignored include daytime fatigue, gasping for air or choking sounds during sleep, morning headaches, and high blood pressure that doesn’t respond well to medication. While occasional snoring due to a cold or alcohol use is generally not dangerous, doctors urge a medical evaluation if snoring is accompanied by these symptoms.
The good news is that heart damage caused by sleep apnea is often preventable and sometimes reversible if caught early. Treatments like CPAP devices, weight management, and lifestyle changes can stabilize heart rhythms and lower blood pressure. If you or a loved one are chronic snorers, a sleep study could be the first step in protecting your heart’s future. It’s essential to seek medical advice if you’re concerned about snoring or sleep apnea, as early detection and treatment can make a significant difference in preventing long-term heart damage.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Fortis Hospital and other parties in response to a petition seeking compensation for a brain injury.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Fortis Hospital in response to a plea filed by an 8-year-old child, Devarsh Jain, seeking compensation of Rs 1350 crore for an alleged brain injury at birth in 2017. The child, who is in a vegetative state, approached the court through his mother, alleging that two pediatricians employed by the hospital caused him severe brain damage due to their reckless handling. The damage has resulted in the child suffering from cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and severe visual impairment, leaving him mute and unresponsive.
The appeal was filed against the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which dismissed the original complaint in March 2025. The NCDRC’s decision was challenged by the child’s mother, who argued that the commission had misconstrued the facts of the complaint and treated it as a public interest litigation against the entire medical industry. The Supreme Court has listed the matter for further hearing on December 8, 2025.
The child’s lawyers, senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy and advocate Rajiv Ranjan Dwivedi, argued that the two pediatricians responsible for the child’s care were unqualified and had been appointed to senior positions in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). They alleged that the doctors’ mishandling of the child had caused irreversible brain damage, resulting in a permanent vegetative state.
Fortis Hospital has responded to the allegations, stating that it has not yet been served with a notice from the Supreme Court and will review the allegations and issue a formal response once the relevant documents and legal filings are received. The hospital has retained its rights to review the allegations and will respond in accordance with the law.
The case highlights the issue of medical negligence and the need for accountability in the healthcare sector. The Supreme Court’s decision to issue a notice to Fortis Hospital is a significant development in the case, and the outcome of the hearing on December 8, 2025, will be closely watched. The child’s family is seeking compensation for the alleged negligence, which they claim has resulted in a lifetime of suffering and disability for the child.
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