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Disturbed Sleep is Not Good for the Heart: A Narrative Review
Curr Cardiol Rev. 2022 Nov 30. doi: 10.2174/1573403X19666221130100141. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA), have a major impact on cardiovascular function. It has shown an association with hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, and congestive heart failure (CHF). This review focuses on highlighting the relationship between sleep apnea and CHF. We discuss the underlying pathophysiology which involves the mechanical, neurohormonal, and inflammatory mechanisms; in addition, the similari...
Source: Current Cardiology Reviews - December 1, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Meet Patel Harshani Yarlagadda Shubekshya Upadhyay Ritesh Neupane Umer Qureshi Joseph D Raco Rahul Jain Rohit Jain Source Type: research

Obesity paradox and cardiovascular diseases
Curr Cardiol Rev. 2022 May 14. doi: 10.2174/1573403X18666220514150051. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe present review summaries data describing the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular outcomes. Links between obesity and chronic coronary syndromes, acute coronary syndromes, coronary revascularization, ischemic stroke, heart failure, hypertension and atrial fibrillation were evaluated. Data from epidemiological studies, prospective studies with lifestyle modification or medical therapy, and results of the meta-analysis were evaluated. The majority of publications report the presence of an 'obesity paradox'. Acc...
Source: Current Cardiology Reviews - May 16, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Isayeva Ganna Shalimova Anna Source Type: research