Objective In the absence of systematic and longitudinal data, this study prospectively
assessed both frequency and evolution of sleep-wake disturbances (SWD) after stroke …

Purpose Sleep disturbances are frequently reported in stroke patients and associated with
the outcome of strokes. Using sleep questionnaires, we investigated the prevalence of …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with hypertension, atrial
fibrillation, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and diabetes. These disorders …

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

Problems with sleep are reported to be common after stroke but the incidence and
prevalence of insomnia and insomnia symptoms following stroke is not yet established. The …

Background Research on sleep after stroke has focused mainly on sleep disordered
breathing. However, the extend to which sleep physiology is altered in stroke survivors, how …

Background Prolonged sleep is a higher stroke risk, but post-stroke prolonged sleep
facilitates stroke recovery. No study has explored the relationship between pre-and post …

Objectives The onset of ischemic stroke symptoms has been established to have a diurnal
variation, with a sizeable proportion (8–28%) occurring during sleep. Obstructive sleep …

Sleep affects brain function and may contribute to vascular cerebral pathology through a
diversity of direct and indirect mechanisms. Circadian rhythm investigation shows increased …

Background Studies on insomnia in patients with ischemic stroke, particularly in the acute
phase, are limited. The proportion of patients with sleep disturbance during the acute stroke …