Sleep Apnea and Heart Attack (IMAGE) American Thoracic Society Caption Obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to heart attack, stroke, and other serious outcomes following coronary revascularization. Credit ATS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.