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KOMPAS.com – Heart attack occurs when the heart does not get enough blood flow or there is a blockage of blood vessels.
This condition causes the heart muscle to not be able to get oxygen. As a result, it can make the heart suffer mild, severe damage, or even stop beating which results in death.
People having a heart attack will feel a number of symptoms, such as chest pain, pain in the upper body, dizziness, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, to extreme anxiety.
Heart attacks can come at any time. However, can a heart attack strike while we sleep?
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Heart attack while sleeping
Reported from Indian ExpressDirector of Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Hospital in Bangalore, Dr. Keshava R confirmed that people who sleep can have a heart attack.
“Yes, heart attacks can occur during sleep,” he said.
This condition is even experienced by about 10 percent of people with heart problems. Generally, heart attacks during sleep strike the elderly, people with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or breathing disorders during sleep.
Head of Medical Affairs from the South Asia branch of ResMed doctor Sibasish Dey explained, people who fall asleep will feel relaxed muscles, including those in the neck and throat.
However, those who have excess neck tissue will put pressure on their airways and even collapse.
When the airways collapse, the airways to reach the lungs will narrow. This condition is seen in people who snore.
As a result, his breathing will stop at any time during sleep. This condition disrupts the supply of oxygen every night so it has a very negative impact on the body.
Sleep apnea disorder
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Knowing what sleep apnea is is very important so that you can seek medical help immediately and get the right treatment.
Another possible reason for having a heart attack during sleep is chronic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
“Usually, blood pressure will drop at night. If you have sleep apnea, your blood pressure may not drop, which can lead to high blood pressure,” Dey explained.
Whenever oxygen levels in the body drop, blood pressure actually increases and causes a surge of adrenaline. The heart eventually has to work harder to normalize blood pressure.
“High blood pressure can lead to other consequences such as heart attacks and strokes,” said Dr Dey.
People who experience this disorder also usually have type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and various cardiovascular diseases.
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Lack of sleep
Not only that, lack of sleep can also put a person at risk of having a heart attack while sleeping.
“While a day or two of sleep deprivation can be tolerated, consistently missing sleep can lead to serious health problems and exacerbate some existing conditions,” says Dey.
Poor quality sleep or only short naps can cause atherosclerosis or narrowing of the arteries due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances. This condition often increases the risk of cardiovascular disorders.
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Symptoms of a heart attack while sleeping
Illustration of chest pain, one of the symptoms of heart disease
Chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack experienced by sufferers. In addition, sufferers can also feel like they are going to have the flu, fatigue for no reason, anxiety, or muscle tension.
According to Live Strongpeople who have a heart attack while sleeping will feel the following symptoms when they wake up:
- Pain or discomfort in the chest
- Hard to breathe
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pain or discomfort in the jaw, shoulders, neck, arms, back, or area above the navel
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- A cold sweat
How to prevent heart attack while sleeping
There are several steps you can take to avoid heart problems while sleeping.
Doctor Keshava advises maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, and managing chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
“It’s also important to treat sleep disturbances and get enough sleep regularly,” he says.
Doctor Dey suggests several things to do to avoid this disorder:
- Apply relaxation techniques: for example deep breathing exercises, yoga, stretching, and meditation.
- Overcoming sleep disorders.
- Get enough sunlight: Sunlight causes the body to produce the hormone melatonin which helps maintain regular sleep and wake cycles.
- Reduce distractions when going to sleep: avoid artificial light before going to bed, alcohol, foods high in fat, sugar, and caffeine, and reduce the use of gadgets before going to bed.
- Manage anxiety and stress: stress can make it hard to sleep, threatening productivity and feelings of optimism.
- Make the bed comfortable: make sure the room is dark and quiet, has a comfortable temperature for sleeping.
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2023-04-29 15:00:00
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