Chennai, Jan. 17 -- Highlights:

* Duration and quality of sleep are crucial for maintaining optimal cardiovascular health

* People who sleep less than 6 hours at night are more likely to develop atherosclerosis than //those who sleep 7-8 hours, without fragmentation of sleep

* This can prevent the development of cardiovascular disease Good quality and adequate amount of sleep are very important for optimal cardiovascular health, a new study suggests. People who sleep between 7 to 8 hours at night are at a far lesser risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those who sleep for less than 6 hours.

The new PESA CNIC-Santander Study indicates that poor quality sleep increases the risk of atherosclerosis, which causes plaque build-up on th...