Nowadays everyone wants to have a peaceful sleep at night after a busy life and tiredness of the day. A good sleep not only gives rest to the body but also helps in keeping our brain, heart and digestive system healthy. But do you know that the position in which you sleep can have a profound impact on your health. Especially for heart patients, the sleeping pattern is very important because if you sleep in the wrong position, it can increase blood circulation, breathing speed, stomach digestion and even pressure on the heart, which can lead to serious conditions like heart attack. In such a situation, let us tell you today which position in sleep is considered most dangerous for the heart and how a small mistake made in sleep can cause a heart attack.
How does wrong sleeping position cause heart attack?
When you sleep, your body goes from Active Mode to Relax Mode. During this time, the heartbeat slows down a bit, and the blood pressure of the body may also become lower than normal. This is a normal process, but if someone already has heart disease, then this change can be dangerous for him. The risk of slow heart rate, low blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath and pressure on the heart increases during deep sleep.
While walking throughout the day, water accumulates in the body, especially in the legs. But when we lie down, this fluid starts moving upwards, i.e. towards the lungs and heart. This can fill the lungs with water, causing difficulty in breathing and putting more pressure on the heart. This is the reason why many heart failure patients complain of sleep disturbance or suffocation at night.
Which sleeping position is most dangerous for the heart?
According to some research, sleeping on the left side i.e. left position is considered most dangerous for the heart. Sleeping on the left side can increase pressure on the heart, especially in patients with heart failure, this can make the heartbeats feel faster, however, it is beneficial for pregnant women and digestive diseases. But sleeping in this manner can cause back and neck pain, acidity and gas problems, difficulty in breathing and snoring, symptoms of sleep apnea, extra pressure on the heart, poor sleep and fatigue. Sleeping on the right side i.e. in the right position is considered safest for the heart. This puts less pressure on the heart, keeps heart rate and blood pressure stable and is also better for patients who have survived a heart attack.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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