Apnoea Worsens Strokes
Apnoea sufferers are more likely to have a stroke and highly likely to experience worse outcomes after stroke, according to a recent study reported in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. This article discusses these and associated findings from the study.
According to the study, patients who are at high risk for ischaemic heart disease should be routinely checked for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Early findings from the study suggest the prevalence of OSA in this group could be as high as 60%.
The study examined the correlation of obstructive sleep apnoea with age, sex, ischaemic stroke subtype, disability and death. Patients with a high likelihood of having sleep apnoea were identified via use of the Berlin Sleep Questionnaire.
According to the study, patients who are at high risk for ischaemic heart disease should be routinely checked for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Early findings from the study suggest the prevalence of OSA in this group could be as high as 60%.
The study examined the correlation of obstructive sleep apnoea with age, sex, ischaemic stroke subtype, disability and death. Patients with a high likelihood of having sleep apnoea were identified via use of the Berlin Sleep Questionnaire.
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