Sleep patterns and their correlation with cardiovascular health in the general population: A cross-sectional study

Bioinformation. 2024 Dec 31;20(12):1939-1942. doi: 10.6026/9732063002001939. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Sleep patterns, including duration and quality, are closely linked to cardiovascular health. This cross-sectional study of 100 participants aged 30-65 years assessed sleep patterns using validated questionnaires and measured cardiovascular health using the Framingham Risk Score. Short sleep duration (<6 hours) and poor sleep quality were significantly associated with higher cardiovascular risk (p < 0.001), while optimal sleep duration (7-8 hours) correlated with the lowest risk scores (p = 0.002). Long sleep duration also increased cardiovascular risk, particularly in individuals with conditions such as obesity and hypertension. These findings underscore the importance of promoting healthy sleep habits as a key strategy in preventing cardiovascular disease in the general population.

Keywords: Sleep patterns; cardiovascular health; cardiovascular risk; framingham risk score; sleep duration; sleep quality.