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Myocardial infarction augments sleep to limit cardiac inflammation and damage.
Nature·November 1, 2024·PMID 39478215
Why it mattersIt reveals a direct cardiogenic sleep circuit that protects the injured heart, explaining why sleep quality after MI is clinically important. This mechanistic insight could guide sleep-focused interventions to improve recovery and reduce secondary events.
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