Zaburzenia snu w chorobach serca i nerek

Abstract

Previous studies and clinical observations indicate a relation between quantitative and qualitative sleep disorders and the length and quality of life. A special role is attributed to obstructive sleep apnea — a disease that is common, but too rarely diagnosed and treated. Sleep deprivation leads to the development of endothelial dysfunction, increased activity of pro-inflammatory factors, increased oxidative stress, stimulation of the sympathetic system and disorders of baroreceptors and arterial chemoreceptors. As a result of sleep disorders, subclinical complications in the vascular, cardiac and renal areas begin to develop. Over time, the symptoms intensify, take the form of clinical symptoms and secondary changes occur. A common and dominant feature of these disorders is arterial hypertension. Lower quality of sleep may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and promote the progression of chronic kidney disease.