The study of 8001 men and women, , found that women who experienced unconscious wakefulness most often and for longer periods of time had nearly double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease during an average of between 6 and 11 years' follow-up, when compared to the risk in general female population. The association was less clear in men, and their risk of cardiovascular death increased by just over a quarter compared to the general male population.

Dear Dr. Ca Dr. Gaurav Bhambri Thank you so much, really thanks.

Manal Hadi Kanaan

Dear Professor,

Thank you for the interesting topic of discussion.

Though I am not knowledgeable about this topic, yet, I am taking part in this discussion. I found that the reasons for unconscious wakefulness are stress, anxiety and tension related disorders.

Usually, it is very difficult for the person undergoing this, to identify that he/ she is undergoing it. People who have disturbed sleep and feel tired in the morning, immediately after waking up, may be undergoing unconscious wakefulness.

When a person is detected to undergo this problem, that person should relax and try to come out of the stress that is causing this problem. Even if it is not treated as a disease itself, its side effects must be treated as a disease.

Best regards,

Anamitra Roy.

Dear Dr. Anamitra Roy Thank you so much, really thanks.

Dear Dr. Terri Purvis

Indeed, such a problem, which some call "sleep dysfunction", others, and depending on the case, "a type of Parasomnia" and others consider a normal phenomenon within the "sleep architecture" is frequent and can be serious. In fact, Sleep Disorders must be considered, evaluated and analyzed as a Pathology in itself, for this reason they are classified in the DSM-5 and in the previous ones and in the different versions of the International Classification of Diseases (currently the ICD 11, from the WHO); in the same way, they have a powerful influence on reducing the Quality of Life and, effectively, can shorten the Life Expectancy.

But this phenomenon can be due to very different causes, of greater or lesser morbidity and mortality, depending on the origin:

-For example, it happens that in phase I and early II NREM sleep, there is no subjective evidence of being asleep, therefore any stimulus, no matter how slight, can wake us up startled; although this is very dangerous for drivers, eg, who have been driving for several hours.

-It can also happen that in the phase II NO REM a relaxation of the muscle bundles occurs, as shown by the sleep EEG, and this generates "flinches" or startles in which the subject even believes that he is falling, with the logical distress upon awakening.

-Sometimes, or almost always, it happens that at the end of a complete sleep cycle (0 1 2 3 4 REM 4 3 2 1 0) at "0" we wake up and as we age, such awakening is more lasting and disturbing.

- It can also be due to uncomfortable dream processes or even nightmares; When it reaches an especially overwhelming extreme, the subject wakes up in anguish and "forgetting" or repressing such a nightmare. This is classic in the Tratorno of "Night Terrors" in children.

- Another frequent cause may be due to anoxia and suffocation generated by Sleep Apnea, which is becoming more and more frequent.

- Another can occur in emotionally labile subjects with restless sleep, even being able to reach the phenomenon of "Disorder of restless legs during sleep"

and a long etcetera that would already be cumbersome; as is logical, each etiology has its specific treatment, intervention or care.

For a greater depth you can see, here in "RG" the contributions of the Research Group of Prof. Dr. Gala and himself on "Sleep" and on "Sleep Disorders". Thanks

See the following link:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210419195248.htm

A study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women.

The study focused on roughly 8,000 participants of both genders, yet the researchers discovered that women are profoundly impacted by the effects of unconscious wakefulness. Ultimately, the study "found that women who experienced unconscious wakefulness most often and for longer periods of time had nearly double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease during an average of between 6 and 11 years' follow-up when compared to the risk in the general female population."

https://www.eatthis.com/news-this-sleep-habit-doubles-the-risk-of-early-death-in-women-says-study/

Dear Dr. Francisco Javier Gala Thank you so much, really thanks. My sincere gratitude, Doctor

Dear Dr. Sura Saad Thank you so much, really thanks.

Dear Manal Hadi Kanaan!

Thanks for the good question!

If unconscious wakefulness can double the risk of early death and it manifests itself systematically, then it is undoubtedly necessary to determine the reasons that prevent the body from fully resting, as well as to adequately respond to them. I think that such reasons can be a person's illness, his overexcitation, overwork, and others.

Best wishes!

With deep respect, Vоlоdymyr Naumchuk

Dear Dr. Volodymyr Naumchuk Thank you so much, really thanks. I agree with you about that, the following link contains some answers and explanations about that:

https://www.eatthis.com/news-this-sleep-habit-doubles-the-risk-of-early-death-in-women-says-study/

My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

It’s one type of sleep disorder,stress may be the most important factor for this phenomenon,it can shorten life expectancy.

Dear Dr. Faraed Salman Thank you so much, really thanks.

Dear followers kindly check the following link entitled (Disrupted sleep linked to heart disease and death):

https://www.dw.com/en/disrupted-sleep-linked-to-heart-disease-and-death/a-57266751

In which the results from a long-term study of 8,001 people suggest that disrupted sleep is linked to cardiovascular disease and mortality in women more than men.

Dear followers kindly check the following link entitled (Toss and turn at night? Disrupted sleep linked to increased risk of death, study finds):

mahoningmatters.com/local-news/toss-and-turn-at-night-disrupted-sleep-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-study-finds-3663296

In which new study of 8,000 people has, for the first time, found a “clear link” between the frequency and duration of disrupted sleep and an increased risk of dying from any cause and of heart disease, especially in women. People twitch and move around in response to noises, temperature changes, or light when snoozing away.

The RISK OF DEATH, unfortunately, is sufficiently evidenced and scientifically substantiated; But the causes of such awakenings and vigils and the possible intervention in each one of them are something else: this is what my humble response to such an interesting and timely question from you, respected and admired Professor Dr. Manal Hadi, was trying to focus on.

Dear Dr. Francisco Javier Gala Thank you so much, Doctor...Indeed, we are very grateful for your participation in this discussion, the participation of a great professor and a specialist in this field is very important for us because it will answer many questions and enrich the topic of discussion a lot ... My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Thanks to you, very respected Profª Dra. Manal Hadi

It is my pleasure, Dr. Francisco Javier Gala My sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Equally

A common trigger for nocturnal arousals is obstructive sleep apnea, when breathing stops and the arousal system ensures the activation of our body to change our sleep position and to reopen the upper airway," explains Dominik Linz, Ph.D, an associate professor in the cardiology department at Maastricht University Medical Center (The Netherlands), in the study's official release. "Another cause of arousals can be 'noise pollution' during the night by, for example, night-time aircraft noise." And for some great advice for catching more

An important topic and I feel is not completely covered by the specialists.

Dear Dr. Aqeel yousif Alshukri Thank you so much, really thanks. Indeed, yes it is... I agree with you that, noise pollution is one of the most important reasons for this phenomenon ...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Dear followers kindly check the following link entitled (Considerable night-to-night variability in sleep-disordered breathing raises atrial fibrillation risk):

https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20190514/considerable-nighttonight-variability-in-sleepdisordered-breathing-raises-atrial-fibrillation-risk?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Healio__TrendMD_1

In which a study found a relationship between night-to-night variability of sleep-disordered breathing and subsequent risk for atrial fibrillation.

Dear Dr Manal ; thank you for sharing this stimulating discussion about such important topic that provoked several valuable enlightening and informative comments , reference and links!

Dear Dr. Lamia Mustafa Al-Naama Thank you so much, really thanks. Your participation is highly appreciated...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Unconscious wakefulness a normal part of sleep. It occurs spontaneously and is part of body's ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations ; such as noise or breathing becoming obstructed. Arousal impact heart rate, blooa pressure and cardiac hemodynamic. The older age, BIM and severity of sleep apnea increase arousal burdens, while age can not be changed, BMI and sleep apnea can be modified and reduce AB....

Dear Dr. Hanadi A Hafth Thank you so much, really thanks...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Dear Dr. Manal Hadi Kanaan , Thank you for the interesting question initiated discussion.

In fact, I have learned quite a lot from the discussion/contribution from you and other scholars.

I too had experienced this. I could resonate with the response of Dr. Hanadi A Hafth , that "It occurs spontaneously and is part of body's ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations"

I experienced this .....when I had to sleep in places where I do not feel safe or comfortable like traveling in a train.

Also, while going through the responses, I started thinking about Sleep Walking...

Could Sleep walking be the next stage of Unconscious wakefulness?

Best wishes and regards

Yoganandan

Study found that women who experienced unconscious wakefulness most often and for longer periods of time had nearly double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, when compared to the risk in general female population. https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/pages/in_the_news

Unconscious Wakefulness Linked to Increased Risk of Death from CVD and Any Cause, Particularly among Women https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.genengnews.com/news/unconscious-wakefulness-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-from-cvd-and-any-cause-particularly-among-women/%3famp

Very interesting topic

Check

https://www.researchgate.net/deref/https%3A%2F%2Facademic.oup.com%2Feurheartj%2Fpages%2Fin_the_news

Unconscious wakefulness is a normal part of sleep. It occurs spontaneously and is part of the body's ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations, such as noise or breathing becoming obstructed. Pain, limb movements, trauma, temperature and light can also be triggers. https://www.genengnews.com/news/unconscious-wakefulness-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-from-cvd-and-any-cause-particularly-among-women/?amp

Dear Dr. Yoganandan G Thank you very much doctor, I am grateful for your contribution... In fact, I also had the same idea before when I started this discussion, and I asked the same question... There might be a link because during sleepwalking the brain is partially awake, resulting in complex behaviors, and partially in NREM sleep with no conscious awareness of actions. My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Dear Dr. Chinaza Godswill Awuchi Thank you very much, Doctor. We are so grateful for sharing this very useful and valuable information and links...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Respected Manal Hadi Kanaan Thank you for starting very informative discussion.

A study has for the first time demonstrated a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness—also known as cortical arousal—during night-time sleep, and an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular (CV) diseases, and death from any cause, particularly in women.

I found this link useful for this discussion.

https://www.genengnews.com/news/unconscious-wakefulness-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-from-cvd-and-any-cause-particularly-among-women/

Dear Dr. Ca Dr. Gaurav Bhambri Thank you very much, Doctor. We are grateful for sharing this very useful and valuable link...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Dear Dr. Dr Ghulam Yaseen Thank you very much, Doctor. We are grateful for sharing this very useful and valuable information and link...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Unconsciousness can be caused by nearly any major illness or injury. It can also be caused by substance (drug) and alcohol use. Choking on an object can result in unconsciousness as well. Brief unconsciousness (or fainting) is often a result from dehydration, low blood sugar, or temporary low blood pressure

Dear Dr. Radhwan H Ibrahim Thank you so much, really thanks...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

There are various considerations, such as autonomy (respecting the wishes of the patient) and societal implications of end-of-life policies. The one we focus on here is the ontological status of the patient. Unconsciousness can be caused by nearly any major illness or injury. It can also be caused by substance (drug) and alcohol use.

Dear Dr. Dr Shashi Punam Thank you very much, Doctor. We are grateful for sharing this very useful and valuable information...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Manal Hadi Kanaan

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/disorders-of-consciousness/

Dear Dr. Nirmala S.V.S.G Thank you very much, Doctor. We are grateful for sharing this very useful and valuable link...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Dear Dr. Esteban Rodríguez Torres

I strongly agree. I once came across a similar article online. We researchers really have a lot to do in that area to avert such doom.

Dear Dr. Emmanuel Sunday Okeke Thank you very much, Doctor. We are grateful for sharing your opinion with us...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Thanks Dr.@Manal for asking a very nice question.

Unconsciousness can be caused major illness or any kinds of injury. It is necessary to determine the reasons that prevent the body from fully resting, as well as to adequately respond to them. I think that the main reasons are dehydration, low blood sugar, or temporary low blood pressure, overexcitation, overwork, and others.

Dear Dr. Sumit Kumar Baral Thank you very much, Doctor. We are grateful for sharing your opinion with us...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Its main cause is SLEEP APNEA that is detected by its clinic and, above all, by an EEG

Dear Dr. Francisco Javier Gala Thank you very much, Doctor. We are so grateful for sharing your opinion with us...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Thanks to you, dear and respected Profª. Dra. Manal Hadi

Yes, it does

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Dear Dr. Ahmed Taha Salim

Unconsciousness can be caused by nearly any major illness or injury. It can also be caused by substance (drug) and alcohol use. Choking on an object can result in unconsciousness as well. Brief unconsciousness (or fainting) is often a result from dehydration, low blood sugar, or temporary low blood pressure.

Unconscious wakefulness is a normal part of sleep. It occurs spontaneously and is part of the body's ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations, such as noise or breathing becoming obstructed. Pain, limb movements, trauma, temperature and light can also be triggers.

Those who are young and who experience traumatic brain injury (as opposed to nontraumatic injury) also tend to have a better prognosis. However, recovery is unlikely for patients who remain in a state of unresponsive wakefulness for longer than 12 months

Dear Dr. Faraed Salman Thank you very much, Doctor. We are so grateful for sharing your opinion with us...My sincere gratitude, Doctor.

Unconscious Wakefulness Linked to Increased Risk of Death from CVD and Any Cause, Particularly among Women:

https://www.genengnews.com/news/unconscious-wakefulness-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-from-cvd-and-any-cause-particularly-among-women/

What you need to know about unresponsive wakefulness:

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/unresponsive-wakefulness/story?id=48072056

Unconscious Wakefulness tottaly related and directly Increased Risk of Death from CVD

Unconscious Wakefulness Could Shorten Your LifeSpan

https://kelleymingus.com/2021/04/26/unconscious-wakefulness-could-shorten-your-lifespan/

'Disrupted' Sleep Could Be Seriously Affecting Your Health:

https://austinregionalclinic.staywellsolutionsonline.com/Library/TestsProcedures/LabTests/6,1652632912

This Sleep Habit Doubles the Risk of Early Death in Women, Says Study:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/this-sleep-habit-doubles-the-risk-of-early-death-in-women-says-study/ss-BB1fVXc2

A study found, including more than 8000 men and women, found that women who exhibited the highest arousal burden (AB), in that they experienced unconscious wakefulness most often and for longer periods of time, had nearly double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease during an average of between 6 and 11 years:

https://www.genengnews.com/news/unconscious-wakefulness-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-from-cvd-and-any-cause-particularly-among-women/#:~:text=The%20study%2C%20including%20more%20than,between%206%20and%2011%20years'

According to a study, there is a link between unconscious wakefulness and heightened risk of death "from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women."The study showed a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Pain, limb movements, trauma, temperature and light can also be triggers.

According to the current web page context, unconscious wakefulness is a condition in which a person’s brain is active during sleep, but they are not aware of it.

This condition has been linked to an increased risk of early death. The exact causes of unconscious wakefulness are not fully understood, but it may be related to sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.

If you are concerned that you may be experiencing unconscious wakefulness, it is important to talk to your doctor. They can help you determine if you have a sleep disorder and recommend appropriate treatment options.