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Inflammation is identified as a physiological mechanism linking sleep deprivation to an increased risk of stroke, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3].

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Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation 1 fact

claimGood sleep reduces inflammation that strains the cardiovascular system, while a lack of sleep is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and heart disease.

Long-Term Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation empowersleep.com Empower Sleep 1 fact

claimInsufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, coronary heart disease, and stroke, because it causes inflammation, elevated blood pressure, and increased stress hormones.

Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 1 fact

claimAtherosclerosis is a pro-inflammatory state characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation that increases the risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and Treatment sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation 1 fact

claimSleep deprivation is linked to various physical health issues, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, kidney disease, increased inflammation, an altered immune system, heart disease, stroke, and higher cholesterol.