Sleep disorders have been known to physicians for a long time. In his famous aphorisms,
Hippocrates said “Sleep or watchfulness exceeding that which is customary, augurs …

Although sleep appears to be a quiescent, passive state externally, there are a multitude of
physiological changes occuring during sleep that can affect cerebral homeostasis and …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with acute ischemic
stroke and transient ischemic attack. We evaluated whether continuous positive airway …

Background and objectives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to an increased risk for
stroke and cardiovascular disease. However, studies investigating the relationship between …

Background and Purpose—Sleep-disordered breathing is common among patients with
stroke resulting in 4-to 6-fold higher prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been considered as one of the risk factors for ischemic
stroke, but the impact of OSA on wake-up stroke (WUS) is not well studied. We aimed to …

Abstract Background and Aims Obstructive sleep apnea (OAS) is a common contributor as
well as a frequent co-morbid condition in ischemic stroke. This study aimed to detect the …

Background and Purpose The literature indicates that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
increases the risk of ischemic stroke. However, the causal relationship between OSA and …

Objective This study explored the role of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in post stroke
anxiety (PSA) in noncardiogenic ischemic stroke patients. Methods 180 patients with …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common after stroke. Various studies on
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for OSA after stroke have been …