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Mitsumasa Hata1, Isamu Yoshitake, Shinji Wakui

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Ooyaguchi, Kamimachi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan. hata.mitsumasa@nihon-u.ac.jp

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Sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep deprivation, and sleep apnea are common in younger adults with acute aortic dissection (AAD). Addressing sleep issues may help reduce the risk of AAD in stressed working populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening condition.
  • The role of sleep disorders as a risk factor in younger populations with AAD is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between sleep disorders and acute aortic dissection (AAD) in a working population.
  • To identify specific sleep disorders prevalent in younger individuals diagnosed with AAD.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 139 younger subjects with AAD.
  • Assessment of sleep disorder prevalence including insomnia, sleep deprivation, and sleep apnea syndrome.
  • Evaluation of job pressure and daily life stress levels.

Main Results:

  • 50.4% of younger AAD patients reported sleep disorders.
  • Sleep apnea syndrome was present in 61.4% of patients, with an average apnea-hypopnea index of 22.0 ± 7.5.
  • 94.3% of patients experienced severe mental and physical stress due to job pressure and irregular schedules.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep disorders are a significant risk factor for acute aortic dissection in younger, active individuals.
  • Primary care should include screening for sleep disorders in patients experiencing significant mental and physical stress.
  • Management of sleep disorders may be crucial in preventing AAD in at-risk working populations.