Research has found that long-term sleep irregularities increase the risk of heart disease

• by EVOMT
• 2023-03-01

According to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, irregular sleep increases the risk of atherosclerosis.

The multi center study was reported on February 15th in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Passed for a period of 7 It was found that the more irregular the sleep time, the higher the coronary artery calcium load, carotid plaque, systemic atherosclerosis and vascular stiffness, which are commonly referred to as "atherosclerosis".

These results suggest that maintaining regular or habitual sleep time, or the total amount of sleep per night being approximately the same, plays an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease.

Among the study participants, those who slept irregularly were more likely to develop atherosclerosis in the coronary and peripheral arteries. These findings suggest that maintaining a regular sleep pattern can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients.

Disorders in the body's circadian rhythm may be a link between sleep disorders and cardiovascular disease. Almost all major cardiovascular functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, vascular tone, and endothelial function, are regulated by biological clock genes.

Disturbance or imbalance of circadian rhythm will interrupt cardiovascular function, leading to the occurrence of chronic inflammation, changes in glucose metabolism, increased activation of sympathetic nervous system, and increased arterial pressure, all of which are likely to trigger the risk of cardiovascular disease atherosclerosis progression.

Information source: https://news.vumc.org