Frequency of sleep apnea in stroke and TIA patients: a meta-analysis.

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Authors

Karin G. Johnson · Baystate Medical Center

Abstract

SDB is very common in stroke patients irrespective of type of stroke or timing after stroke and is typically obstructive in nature. Since clinical history alone does not identify many patients with SDB, sleep studies should be considered in all stroke and TIA patients.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 131-7

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