Sleep disorders as a trigger for cardiovascular pathology

Introduction. Sleep disorders are associated with the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, stroke, arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and heart failure. However, awareness of the prevalence of sleep disorders and their impact on comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, remains insufficient.

The aim of the review: to determine the importance of early detection of sleep disorders for improving the effectiveness of prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A literature search was conducted on the topic: sleep disorders as a trigger of cardiovascular pathology. Significant links have been established between sleep disorders and the development of various forms of pathology of the cardiovascular system, both in adults and children, which necessitates timely sleep screening.

Conclusion. A certain connection between sleep disorders and cardiovascular diseases necessitates increased awareness in doctors regarding sleep disorders for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Contribution:
Kozhevnikova O.V. — concept and design of the study;
Tikhonovskiy P.A., Blazhievskaya T.O., Kustova E.A. — data collection, processing, writing the text;
Kozevnikova O.V. — research concept, editing the text.
All co-authors — approval of the final version of the article, responsibility for the integrity of all parts of the article.

Acknowledgment. The study had no sponsorship.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Received: November 21, 2024
Accepted: December 06, 2024
Published: December 25, 2024

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