Recently, he wakes up around midnight (after sleeping 3-4 hours) with a feeling of heart palpitation which goes away in about 10 minutes time. This does not usually happens when he takes a 1-2 hours nap in the afternoon or any time in the day.
The doctors first checked his ECG, Echocardiogram, Stress Test. Everything came out normal and they came up with the idea that it is anxiety.
Recently, a respiratory doctor said that he is probably having sleep apnea as he usually wakes up frequently for urination and often gets dry mouth and soar throat after loud snoring. He will take a polysomnography test soon.
As this is new to me I have some questions and I will be thankful if I get answers from the nice people here.
1. Can palpitation/feeling of heart pounding is one of the symptoms of apnea?
2. Will BiPAP be better than CPAP for over 60 people?
3. Can you give some advice what to do regarding the problem?