29 Jul 2025 • In 1,072 individuals with schizophrenia, sleep disorders significantly heightened cardiovascular risk, with 20.3% experiencing major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) such as myocardial infarction, stroke, or death.

Nearly one-third reported short sleep (<6 h), 25.7% had insomnia, and 36% suffered daytime sleepiness.

After adjustment, insomnia (OR 1.88), short sleep (OR 1.66), and daytime sleepiness (OR 1.55) independently predicted MACE, highlighting the urgent need for routine sleep screening and management in this high-risk group.

Source: Frontiers | Read Full Story