Though the reasons why are not entirely clear, it is undeniable that the amount and quality of sleep you get has a significant effect on your heart health. At Manhattan Cardiology, we frequently treat patients for sleep-related cardiovascular issues, and cannot overemphasize the pivotal importance of getting optimal sleep – 7 to 8 hours each night.<\/p>\n
La investigaci\u00f3n ha descubierto que dormir muy poco puede causar alteraciones da\u00f1inas en procesos corporales necesarios como la metabolizaci\u00f3n de la glucosa, la regulaci\u00f3n de la presi\u00f3n arterial y la reducci\u00f3n de la inflamaci\u00f3n, los cuales pueden contribuir a la presi\u00f3n arterial alta cr\u00f3nica, la diabetes tipo 2, la obesidad y la formaci\u00f3n de placa en el torrente sangu\u00edneo.<\/p>\n
If you are an adult who gets less than seven hours of sleep each night, you are at a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, in addition to corollary issues such as asthma and depression.<\/p>\n
One in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, which is a particularly common issue for people who do not get enough sleep. Since blood pressure drops during normal sleep, not getting enough shuteye causes your blood pressure to remain at a higher level for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n
Diabetes is another common condition that affects more than 100 million Americans. Research has indicated that healthy sleep may help your body regulate its level of blood sugar, mitigating the effects of diabetes and reducing the risk of damage to your blood vessels.<\/p>\n
Lack of sleep may also contribute to unhealthy weight gain, resulting in obesity and the many potential health problems by which it is accompanied. This is partially due to the way that lack of sleep affects your brain\u2019s hunger impulses, causing a spike in appetite, especially for junk foods high in sugar and sodium. This is even more important for children and teens, who require more sleep than adults.<\/p>\n
Sleep apnea, a condition in which your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep causing you to stop breathing for short amounts of time, is associated with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a dangerous heart rhythm that, if untreated, can lead to a stroke. It is estimated that half of the patients with sleep apnea also have atrial fibrillation. Sleep apnea can also be caused by certain health problems, such as obesity and heart failure.<\/p>\n
Sleep apnea affects how much oxygen your body gets while you sleep and increases the risk for many health problems, including high blood pressure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, and stroke. It is more common among black, Hispanic, and Native Americans than among white people.<\/p>\n
If the patient has moderate to severe apnea, the apnea needs to be treated with a dental appliance or a CPAP machine. For patients with moderate to severe apnea, we usually refer them to a sleep specialist. For patients with mild sleep apnea, we place them on an optimal lifestyle, often working with our in-house nutritionist, to help them lose weight. Once a sufficient amount of weight loss has been achieved, usually about 10- 20lbs, we retest them to see if the apnea has improved.
\nFor any patient diagnosed with moderate to severe apnea, we also screen them for atrial fibrillation. We do this by placing a heart monitor on them, a machine that tracks the rhythm of your heart for 4 days.<\/p>\n
El insomnio es la dificultad para conciliar el sue\u00f1o, mantenerse dormido o ambas cosas. Hasta 1 de cada 2 adultos experimenta insomnio a corto plazo en alg\u00fan momento, y 1 de cada 10 puede tener insomnio de larga duraci\u00f3n. El insomnio est\u00e1 vinculado a la presi\u00f3n arterial alta y a las cardiopat\u00edas. Con el tiempo, un sue\u00f1o deficiente tambi\u00e9n puede dar lugar a h\u00e1bitos poco saludables que pueden perjudicar su coraz\u00f3n, incluidos niveles de estr\u00e9s m\u00e1s altos, menor motivaci\u00f3n para realizar actividad f\u00edsica y elecciones de alimentos poco saludables.<\/p>\n
Para la mayor\u00eda de los pacientes, es posible dormir mejor con una dieta y un estilo de vida m\u00e1s saludables. Algunas medidas que pueden resultar \u00fatiles son:<\/p>\n
Not getting enough sleep isn\u2019t just important to your heart health. If you\u2019re not getting the quality rest you need every night, it could be taking a toll on your mental health as well. From your mood to your physical performance to your overall health, you\u2019re not at your best when you\u2019re not sleeping well. If you struggle with sleep apnea, insomnia, or any other sleep issues, you should contact a doctor to explore your treatment options.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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