Research Article: Association of Objective Sleep Characteristics and Incident Angina Pectoris: A Longitudinal Analysis from the Sleep Heart Health Study
Introduction:
Angina pectoris (AP), characterized by chest discomfort typically induced by physical exertion or emotional distress due to myocardial ischemia, remains a substantial global health concern, affecting millions of individuals each year. Beyond the immediate pain and discomfort, AP often signals an underlying, substantial risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, identifying contributing factors to AP, and by extension CVD, carries profound public health implications.
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