Most heart attacks occur in the morning due to factors associated with circadian rhythm. In particular, increased secretion of hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol raises oxygen demand and blood pressure, increasing circulatory activity. Reduced production of endothelial progenitor cells in the morning may also contribute to heart attack onset.
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