Obstructive Sleep Apnea–Hypopnea and Incident Stroke: The Sleep Heart Health Study

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Authors

Susan Redline · Case Western Reserve University

Gayane Yenokyan · Johns Hopkins University

Daniel J. Gottlieb · Boston University

Eyal Shahar · University of Arizona

George O'connor · Boston University

Helaine E. Resnick · Georgetown University

Marie Diener‐West ·

Abstract

The strong adjusted association between ischemic stroke and OAHI in community-dwelling men with mild to moderate sleep apnea suggests that this is an appropriate target for future stroke prevention trials.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 182, Issue 2, pp. 269-277

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200911-1746oc

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