heart attacks ↔ inflammation

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Inflammation is linked to heart attacks as it contributes to plaque buildup in arteries [1], is a potential mechanism for cardiovascular issues caused by sleep deficiency [2], and can be mitigated by aspirin to reduce heart attack risk [3].

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10 Effects of Long-Term Sleep Deprivation sleephealthsolutionsohio.com Sleep Health Solutions 1 fact

claimSleep deficiency is associated with a greater instance of fatal cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, potentially due to disruption of brain areas controlling the circulatory system or inflammation that increases blood clot risk.

What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing 1 fact

claimInflammation increases the risk of heart attacks by interacting with cholesterol, which causes plaque buildup in arteries and potentially blocks blood flow.

A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 1 fact

claimAspirin may protect against heart attacks, colon cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation in the digestive tract and brain.