Some people always seem to have some strange phenomena when they sleep, maybe they are unconsciously snoring, tossing and turning, or occasionally waking up in a startle.

Have you ever wondered? The abnormal performance of sleep is not a hint of some health problems, especially for people with cardiovascular health, the body reaction during sleep may be closely related to the condition of blood vessels and heart.

There are many people in life who often complain that the quality of sleep at night is not good, and they always feel tired when they wake up in the morning, not only do they have difficulty maintaining sufficient energy, but they even often feel palpitations, shortness of breath or dizziness.

These uncomfortable sensations may be caused by the heart and blood vessels alerting you, especially if the blood flow is not smooth, blood clots may become a big problem, and you may not even sleep well.

Cardiovascular disease, especially people with blood clots, often exhibit features at night or during sleep that signal the health of the heart and blood vessels.

If you don't have these symptoms, it usually means that your cardiovascular system is healthy, your blood flow is smooth, and there are no blood clots or other problems blocking blood circulation.

However, if you often experience certain abnormalities while sleeping, it may be a reminder that your body is under the threat of blood clots and cardiovascular stress.

Shortness of breath and palpitations at night

If you wake up easily during the night, feel short of breath, or even sometimes suddenly feel palpitations and feel a feeling of pressure in your chest, it may mean that there is a problem with blood flow.

If the cardiovascular system is blocked by a blood clot, the blood will not flow and the heart will not get enough oxygen, especially when it is at rest.

One patient, who was slightly overweight and had a history of high blood pressure, often complained of poor sleep quality at night, and always felt pressure on his chest and shortness of breath when he slept halfway through each night.

She always thought she was just getting older, until one time, she was rushed to the hospital, and when she checked her heart, she found that there was already a small blood clot in the coronary artery.

In fact, there is a close relationship between shortness of breath at night and cardiovascular thrombosis, especially for patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, blood clots often form gradually and inadvertently.

When sleeping, the blood flow will slow down, especially the blood flow in the legs, which is easy to form venous thrombosis, and if these blood clots move, they may block the blood flow of the lungs or heart, making people breathless and rapid heartbeat.

I often have nightmares when I sleep and wake up suddenly

Another thing to be wary of is having frequent nightmares while sleeping, or even waking up suddenly because of the nightmare, which you may think is just a sign of stress or a bad life.

But in reality, the symptoms of nightmares and awakenings are also closely linked to cardiovascular health, especially blood clots, and studies have shown that sleep disorders and heart health are inextricably linked.

Cardiovascular disease tends to put the body in a state of "alertness" during nighttime rest, causing people to dream frequently or wake up suddenly.

However, in the past six months, he often has some very disturbing dreams at night, in which he always feels like he is falling from a height, running to escape danger, or suddenly a heavy object is pressing on his chest.

Sometimes these dreams woke him up, even in the middle of the night, and at first, he didn't see it as a warning from his body, that it was just a poor sleep or too much dinner.

However, during a physical exam, doctors found a slight blood clot in the coronary arteries of his heart, and cardiovascular problems may have left him in a semi-"emergency" state during sleep, causing his brain to overreact.

At night, especially when entering the deep sleep phase, the body's demand for blood oxygen increases, and if cardiovascular health is poor, the heart and blood vessels cannot be supplied with oxygen in time, which can manifest as frequent nightmares or sudden awakenings.

Cold hands and feet, chills when sleeping

Another sign is that the hands and feet are very cold when sleeping, or the whole body suddenly feels cold, which mostly occurs within a few hours of falling asleep, usually because the blood flow is not smooth, especially the blood circulation in the legs and feet.

In some people with blood clots, this condition is more common, the blood flow is slow, and the warm blood supply to the limbs cannot be supplied, resulting in cold hands and feet, and even chills, chills and other symptoms.

A patient with high blood pressure and slightly high blood lipids, her biggest problem is that every night, she always feels that her hands and feet are very cold, especially in winter, and she often needs a thicker quilt when sleeping, and she still feels cold.

At first, she thought that she was getting older, her metabolism was slowing down, and she was more susceptible to cold in winter, but later, Grandma Wang went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor found that the arteries in her lower limbs were partially blocked.

Because there was a problem with blood circulation, which caused her to not have an adequate blood supply to her limbs at night, the doctor told her that this cold hand and foot phenomenon was actually a potential sign of blood clots, indicating that her cardiovascular health was at risk.

Clinically, when thrombosis occurs, blood flow gradually slows down, especially the blood circulation of the lower limbs may be greatly affected, and the blood supply to the lower limbs is insufficient for a long time, which may lead to a "cold feeling".

When you find yourself sleeping at night, especially after deep sleep, you are prone to cold hands and feet, especially in winter or when the temperature is cold, and you should be more wary of this as a sign of cardiovascular health problems.

We can see that the abnormal condition during sleep is not a simple sleep problem, but a reflection of blood clots and cardiovascular health, and people at risk of cardiovascular disease and blood clots need to be more careful.

These changes while sleeping can be a sign of health problems, such as shortness of breath at night, palpitations, frequent nightmares, cold hands and feet, and other symptoms that may be at work with blood clots, warning you that it's time to pay attention to your heart and blood vessels.

Of course, these abnormal reactions do not necessarily mean that you have serious cardiovascular disease, but if you often experience these symptoms, it is best to seek medical attention in time and do relevant tests to ensure cardiovascular health.

Especially for those who are elderly, or have old problems such as high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, you should pay special attention to how you sleep at night and how your body reacts, so that possible health problems can be detected early.

By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a reasonable diet and regular check-ups, you can effectively reduce the risk of thrombosis, keep blood flow smooth, and then improve sleep quality and ensure the overall health of the body.

The above content is for reference only, if you feel unwell, please consult a professional doctor in time

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