Cardiovascular Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
This study explores the relationship between sleep disorders and autonomic dysfunction in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. It examines common risk factors such as aging-related physiological changes, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors, and discusses how disturbances in sleep and autonomic regulation can worsen cardiovascular outcomes. The work also outlines potential clinical implications, including the importance of early screening, integrated management strategies, and targeted interventions to improve both cardiovascular health and quality of life in this vulnerable population.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
\- Patients will be recruited from the outpatient clinic (to include stable patients) Age ≥ 65 years Clinically diagnosed cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease) Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Diagnosed neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., advanced dementia) Use of sedatives/hypnotics in the past 2 weeks Terminal illness or palliative care status
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of sleep disturbance | Baseline | Prevalence of sleep disturbance among elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases |
Outcome results
None listed