🌙 Imagine... Vigilance: Pacific Strategies for Preventing Sudden Sleep-Related Deaths🌙
💡 Imagined Endstate:
A future where Pacific communities are equipped with knowledge and resources to prevent sudden sleep-related deaths, ensuring healthier lives for all.
🔗 Link:
📚 Source:
Peters, B., MD. (2023, June 27). Why do people die in their sleep? Retrieved from Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-do-people-die-in-their-sleep-4098302
💥 What’s the Big Deal:
Dying in your sleep, also known as nocturnal death, is most often associated with sudden cardiac arrest and the progressive loss of heart function associated with congestive heart failure (CHF)❤️. Lung failure and an end-stage or terminal disease are other reasons people may die in their sleep.
Here are some key factors contributing to sudden sleep-related deaths:
Cardiac Arrest: Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. The risk of death is higher during sleep because emergency medical response is usually too late. Roughly 22% of sudden cardiac arrests occur between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Heart attack, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, and stroke can lead to sudden cardiac arrest🛌.
Arrhythmias: Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are a common cause of sudden death during sleep. Disruptions in the heart’s electrical system prevent it from pumping blood effectively🩸. Asystole (no detectable electrical activity), atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia can be fatal.
Congestive Heart Failure: Gradual heart failure can lead to cardiac arrest. In severe cases, it results in sudden death. Congestive heart failure affects the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently.
Heart Attack: Acute heart attacks from coronary heart disease (CHD) are a leading cause of sudden death. Major blockages in heart arteries decrease blood flow and oxygen supply🌬️, leading to tissue damage and cardiac arrest.
Risk Factors: Risk factors for sudden death include defects in heart nerve fibers, diseased heart muscle, electrolyte imbalances, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, stress, and medications.
Symptoms: Symptoms of arrhythmias include fluttering in the chest, fast heartbeat, skipped heartbeats, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness😵. Recognizing these symptoms can lead to timely treatment and prevention.
Community Awareness: Imagine a Pacific where communities actively educate themselves about heart health, recognize warning signs, and take preventive measures🏘️. By promoting awareness, we can reduce the incidence of sudden sleep-related deaths and ensure healthier lives for all.
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