Sleep Deficiency and Deprivation Leading to Cardiovascular Disease

Sleep plays a vital role in an individual’s mental, emotional, and physiological well-being. Not only does sleep deficiency lead to neurological and psychological disorders, but also the literature has explored the adverse effects of sleep deficiency on the cardiovascular system. Decreased quantity...

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Main Authors: Michelle Kohansieh, Amgad N. Makaryus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/615681
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Summary:Sleep plays a vital role in an individual’s mental, emotional, and physiological well-being. Not only does sleep deficiency lead to neurological and psychological disorders, but also the literature has explored the adverse effects of sleep deficiency on the cardiovascular system. Decreased quantity and quality of sleep have been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. We explore the literature correlating primary sleep deficiency and deprivation as a cause for cardiovascular disease and cite endothelial dysfunction as a common underlying mechanism.
ISSN:2090-0384
2090-0392