Sleep deprivation has become a common problem several people face on a daily basis. But, it may put you at risk of heart attack?Read on to understand how. Published: November 16, 2024 2:58 PM IST By Insomnia, a condition often brushed off as a minor inconvenience, has far-reaching implications beyond sleepless nights.
Emerging research highlights a surprising connection between insomnia and heightened risks of cardiovascular issues, specifically heart attacks and strokes. Understanding these risks is crucial, not just for individuals but also for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries striving to address public health. Mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, often go hand-in-hand with insomnia.
How Lack of Sleep Affects Heart? The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease is largely rooted in how chronic sleep deprivation affects bodily functions. When the body doesn’t get sufficient rest, stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline remain elevated. These hormones, critical in the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response, also lead to sustained increases in blood pressure and heart rate.
India.com got in touch with By Dr. Aravind Badiger Technical Director BDR Pharmaceuticals to understand the connection and how to manage it.
According to Dr. Badiger, over time, this prolonged state of physiological stress can damage the cardiovascular system, narrowing blood vessels, hardening arterial walls, and increasing clotting tendencies-all of which h.