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Stroke and heart attacks are frequently linked as related cardiovascular conditions, both being associated with sleep loss [1], [2], [3] and chronic inflammation [4], [5].

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 3 facts

claimSleep loss and sleep complaints are associated with heart attacks and potentially stroke, according to several epidemiological studies including Eaker et al. (1992), Qureshi et al. (1997), Schwartz et al. (1998), Newman et al. (2000), Ayas et al. (2003), Bradley et al. (2005), and Caples et al. (2005).

claimSleep loss and sleep complaints are associated with heart attacks (myocardial infarction) and potentially stroke, as evidenced by several large epidemiological studies and one case-control study.

claimSeveral large epidemiological studies (Eaker et al., 1992; Qureshi et al., 1997; Schwartz et al., 1998; Newman et al., 2000; Ayas et al., 2003; et al., 2005; Bradley et al., 2005; Caples et al., 2005) and one case-control study (Liu et al., 2002) associate sleep loss and sleep complaints with heart attacks (myocardial infarction) and potentially stroke.

How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org MD Anderson Cancer Center 1 fact

claimChronic inflammation contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

Should you be tested for inflammation? health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing 1 fact

claimCommon causes of silent chronic inflammation that should be screened for through routine health care include excess weight, diabetes, cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks and stroke), hepatitis C and other chronic infections, and autoimmune disease.