Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Health

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 Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Health

Background:

Due to their health risks, sleep disorders include sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg
syndrome have garnered attention in recent years. Sleep is a universal human activity, although
endocrine, metabolic, cortical, and neurological diseases may cause inadequate, excessive, or
aberrant sleep movements (Pavlova & Latreille, 2019). Their cardiovascular health is a major
worry. Sleep problems may disrupt or impair sleep, influencing cardiovascular parameters. Sleep
apnea causes breathing pauses during sleep, desaturating oxygen and activating the sympathetic
nervous system. This physiological alteration is associated to hypertension, coronary artery
disease, and stroke. Several research have examined the link between sleep problems and
cardiovascular health, although the causes are unknown. Better sleep problem and cardiovascular
disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment need a deeper knowledge of pathophysiological
pathways and the connection. Sleep disorders are common (Hauri, 2021).

Research Question and Hypothesis:

Research Question: What links sleep disorders with cardiovascular health, and how do
they interact?

Hypothesis: Sleep disorders may be linked to cardiovascular health via autonomic

nervous system dysfunction, inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction. We
also expect that sleep problem severity and type would affect cardiovascular health, with severe
sleep disorders increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues.

Study Approach and Design:

A comprehensive literature review and cross-sectional observational study will comprise

our mixed-methods research. Mixed methods research uses qualitative and quantitative
techniques to grasp the world's complexity, requiring rigorous preparation and leveraging their
strengths (Halcomb & Hickman, 2015). We will use the systematic review to acquire and assess
information on sleep disorders and cardiovascular health to determine existing knowledge and
gaps. The cross-sectional research will examine sleep habits, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular
health indicators in a large, heterogeneous group. Objective tests like polysomnography will
analyze sleep and blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation for cardiovascular health. We
can combine and acquire fresh data to fully study sleep problems and cardiovascular health using
this technique. Our work seeks to understand the pathophysiological links between these areas to
design tailored therapies to enhance patient outcomes.
 References

Halcomb, E. J., & Hickman, L. (2015). Mixed methods research.

Hauri, P. J. (2021). Sleep disorders. In Handbook of Psychology and Health, Volume I (pp. 211-

260). Routledge.

Pavlova, M. K., & Latreille, V. (2019). Sleep disorders. The American journal of medicine,

132(3), 292-299.