Neurobiology of sleep and circadian rhythms

How the body’s internal clock affects heart health: underlying processes, signs, and time-based treatments

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Abstract

Circadian rhythms influence heart rate, blood pressure, and susceptibility to cardiac events.

  • Cardiovascular health is impacted by the regulation of gene expression in heart cells linked to circadian rhythms.
  • The autonomic nervous system's activity is modulated by these rhythms, affecting overall cardiovascular function.
  • Disruption of circadian rhythms in peripheral clocks of cardiovascular tissues may contribute to disease development.
  • Environmental and lifestyle factors can affect the circadian clock, with potential sex-specific variations observed.
  • Emerging concepts like exosome-mediated communication provide insights into the molecular interactions between the brain and heart.
  • Chronotherapy is highlighted as a potential strategy for disease prevention and treatment in cardiovascular medicine.

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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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