Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Evaluation of a Novel Therapy for Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Authors

Dawn M. Bravata · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

John Concato · Yale University

Terri R. Fried · Yale University

Noshene Ranjbar · VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Tanesh Sadarangani · VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Vincent McClain · VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Frederick A. Struve

Abstract

The majority of acute stroke patients had sleep apnea. Auto-CPAP was well tolerated, appears to improve neurological recovery from stroke, and may represent a new therapeutic approach for selected patients with acute cerebral infarction.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Dysphagia Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 34, Issue 9, pp. 1271-1277

DOI: 10.5665/sleep.1254

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