睡眠障碍 和 Heart Health
什么是睡眠障碍?
Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, timing 和 amount of sleep. Getting the right amount of sleep is an essential component of good heart 和 brain health. The 美国心脏协会 recommends 7-9 hours of sleep per night, but sleep disorders can make it difficult to get a healthy amount of sleep.
There are more than 80 different sleep disorders. The most common sleep disorders include 失眠, 猝睡症, 不宁腿综合症 和 睡眠呼吸暂停.
How many people are affected by sleep disorders?
Not getting enough sleep is a common problem. Roughly 1 in 3 adults reports not getting adequate rest on a regular basis. It’s estimated that about 50-70 million Americans have chronic or ongoing sleep disorders.
Sleep disorders 和 cardiovascular diseases
Getting enough quality sleep is an essential component of good heart 和 brain health. Sleep disorders cause sleep disruptions 和 make it difficult to get the sleep you need to stay healthy. In fact, sleep disorders have been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
A growing body of research highlights how sleep disorders 和 poor sleep can hurt your heart health:
- Poor sleep can cause major cardiovascular disease risk factors including obesity, 高血压 和 糖尿病.
- Insufficient or irregular sleep can negatively influence diet, stress 和 other lifestyle factors that can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Excessive daytime sleepiness, which is a symptom of many sleep disorders, 包括嗜睡, can lead to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Sleep deprivation 和 sleep disorders have also been linked to increased inflammation in your body, which can also elevate your risk of cardiovascular issues.
- Poor sleep 和 sleep disorders can cause depression 和 other mental health issues, which can hurt your heart health.
Download How 睡眠障碍 Affect Cardiovascular Health Fact Sheet (PDF)
When should you see a health care professional for a sleep disorder 和 concerns about cardiovascular health?
If you have a diagnosed sleep disorder, you should talk to your doctor about a plan to address your risk of cardiovascular disease. If you suspect you have a sleep disorder but haven’t been diagnosed with one, you should consult with your doctor to explore a possible diagnosis.
