Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Int J Hypertens
Abstract
Sleep plays a vital role in an individual's mental, emotional, and physiological well-being. Not only does sleep deficiency lead to neurological and psychological disorders, but also the literature has explored the adverse effects of sleep deficiency on the cardiovascular system. Decreased quantity and quality of sleep have been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. We explore the literature correlating primary sleep deficiency and deprivation as a cause for cardiovascular disease and cite endothelial dysfunction as a common underlying mechanism.
Volume Number
2015
Pages
615681
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/10/27
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Cardiology
PMID
DOI
10.1155/2015/615681