Can insomnia, chest tightness, and pain lead to sudden death?
Disease description:
I often feel like not sleeping, and for the past few days I've had some chest pain. Can insomnia, chest tightness, and pain lead to sudden death?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhu Gang
Insomnia accompanied by chest tightness and pain may lead to sudden death. Insomnia is a subjective experience primarily characterized by difficulty falling asleep at night, resulting in insufficient nighttime sleep and negatively affecting daytime social activities and overall health. Sudden death is mainly caused by abrupt cardiac arrest. Frequent insomnia can lead to myocardial ischemia or heart failure, which may also result in sudden death. If symptoms of insomnia occur, individuals may take certain calming medications under a doctor's guidance, and should maintain a regular daily routine.
