respiration ↔ heart rate

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Heart rate and respiration are physiologically linked as they both exhibit synchronized decreases during NREM sleep [1] and the onset of sleep [2], as well as synchronized increases during REM sleep [3].

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Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com Goran Medic, Micheline Wille, Michiel EH Hemels · Dove Press 2 facts

claimDuring REM sleep, heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow to the brain, and respiration are increased compared with NREM sleep.

claimDuring NREM sleep, heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow to the brain, and respiration are decreased compared with wakeful periods.

How Sleep Works: Understanding the Science of Sleep sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation 1 fact

claimWithin a minute of falling asleep, the human body experiences a drop in body temperature, a decrease in brain activity, and a slowing of heart rate and respiration.