Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and a major cause of mental and
physical impairment. Numerous studies have identified risk factors for stroke, including …

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 …

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and often has devastating
consequences for affected individuals in terms of chronic disability. Traditional risk factors …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common condition in patients with stroke and is
found in over half of stroke patients. There is a complex relationship between OSA and …

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death and a major cause of serious long-term disability in
the United States. There are several well established and modifiable risk factors for the …

When considered separately from cardiovascular disease, stroke is the third leading cause
of death in the US and is the leading cause of long-term disability in adults. New approaches …

Abstract Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common co-morbid condition in stroke patients.
It represents a very important risk factor for stroke in addition to the other established ones …

Sleep-disordered breathing is an increasingly recognized disorder that is particularly
prevalent among stroke patients. Obstructive sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered …

Purpose of review This review aims to support obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a risk factor
for ischemic stroke, review treatment strategies for OSA, provide a comprehensive review of …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that has been associated with many
cardiovascular disease processes, including hypertension and arrhythmias. OSA has also …