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Sleep deprivation is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease because sleep is essential for regulating physiological processes like blood pressure and inflammation [1]. Furthermore, clinical studies and expert analysis confirm that sleep deprivation significantly elevates the risk of specific cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, heart attack, and stroke [2], [3].
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Physiology, REM Sleep - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimSleep deprivation is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart attack, and stroke.
Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimDr. Janet Mullington discusses how studies suggest a link between sleep deprivation and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body - Healthline healthline.com 1 fact
claimSleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, as sleep is necessary for processes that regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation levels, as well as for healing and repairing the heart and blood vessels.