Since sleep apnea (SA) and stroke have many shared risk factors an independent
contribution of SA to the overall risk of stroke is not easily proven and has been questioned …

Study Objectives: To evaluate clinical recognition of sleep apnea and related outcomes in
patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke. Methods: A retrospective study of all …

Background and Purpose: The exact prevalence of sleep disorders following stroke or
transient ischemic attack (TIA) remains unclear. We aimed to determine the prevalence of …

To evaluate the risk and presence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients presenting
with acute ischemic stroke, and examine the correlation of OSA with age, sex, ischemic …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Almost every fifth stroke occurs during sleep. Data
about characteristics and etiology of stroke during sleep are conflicting. We investigated the …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased risk for stroke, which is
known to further impair respiratory functions. However, it is unknown whether the type and …

Stroke during sleep is an unexplored area of vascular neurology and its pathogenesis;
clinical significance and prevention still remain uncertain. The aim of our study was to …

Sleep-related breathing disorders are said to be common in patients with established
cerebrovascular accidents. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency and …

Sleep apnea is a well established independent risk factor for stroke that confers an
approximately two-fold increased risk of incident stroke. Sleep apnea is highly prevalent …

Background Sleep disorders are common in stroke patients. Sleep-disordered breathing
(SDB), which is present in up to 72% of stroke patients, is the most frequent cause of …