13/10/2026
Ποιότητα ύπνου και κολπική μαρμαρυγή: πώς συνδέονται;
Μια ενδιαφέρουσα ανάρτηση με αναφορές σε επιστημονικές πηγές και στις κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS του 2023.
Οι οδηγίες αναφέρουν ότι μπορεί να είναι σκόπιμος ο έλεγχος για αποφρακτική υπνική άπνοια σε ασθενείς με κολπική μαρμαρυγή — μια σύνδεση που αναδεικνύει τη σημασία της συνεργασίας ειδικών ύπνου και καρδιολόγων.
"𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨.
While you sleep, your heart keeps beating. But did you know that sleep and heart rhythm may be more closely connected than you think?
Here are three things worth knowing:
𝟏. 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.
Getting sufficient, regular and restorative sleep supports overall cardiovascular health.
𝟐. 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
Obstructive sleep apnoea causes repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep and is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder.
𝟑. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝.
Not everyone experiences obvious symptoms when their heart rhythm changes. When clinically appropriate, longer-term ECG monitoring can help healthcare professionals assess heart rhythm over time, including during sleep and everyday activities.
𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜?
Aim for a regular sleep routine.
Speak with a healthcare professional if you experience persistent loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness.
If you have concerns about your heart rhythm, discuss them with your healthcare professional.
Better sleep is one part of a healthier heart. And understanding your heart starts with knowing what to look for.
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦?
𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭:
American Heart Association (2025). Sleep and cardiovascular health
Joglar et al. (2023). 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for Atrial Fibrillation
Yeghiazarians et al. (2021). Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease"
by Jenny Gak, RN | BSN | IPN - Nurse immuniser | Wound Care Nurse
