India, Sept. 17 -- Nighttime blood pressure spikes are a significant concern because they increase cardiovascular risk. Normally, blood pressure dips during sleep, but did you know certain factors can cause it to surge, leading to potential complications? Also read | Cardiologist explains 10 signs of heart disease you ignore but should not: Irregular heartbeat, swollen feet, jaw pain

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Narasimha Pai, consultant and head, cardiology, KMC Hospital, Mangalore, said, "Nighttime blood pressure spikes are a red flag because they increase cardiovascular risk." Dr Dibyaranjan Behera, consultant interventional cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneshwar added, "Nighttime blood pressure spikes may be easily mis...