Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Risk Factor for Stroke and Death

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Authors

H. Klar Yaggi · Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates

John Concato · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Walter N. Kernan · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Judith H. Lichtman

Lawrence Brass

Vahid Mohsenin

Abstract

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome significantly increases the risk of stroke or death from any cause, and the increase is independent of other risk factors, including hypertension.

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: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 353, Issue 19, pp. 2034-2041

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa043104

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