Background Sleep-related impairment is a common but under-appreciated complication
after stroke and may impede stroke recovery. Yet little is known about factors associated with …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with ischemic
stroke. Untreated OSA is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been found to be an independent risk factor for stroke in
large epidemiological studies. The mechanisms underlying this relationship have been …

Opinion statement Scientific studies have proven a very strong association between stroke
and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The prevalence of OSA is very high in patients with …

Sleep is a function of the brain and sleep affects brain function, contributing to cerebral
pathology through a diversity of direct and indirect mechanisms. Sleep-disordered breathing …

Background: Poststroke sleep disorders (PSSDs) are common manifestations that may lead
to adverse outcomes that pose a negative impact on the daily lives of stroke survivors …

Sleep and circadian rhythm disruption are potentially modifiable risk factors and
consequences of ischaemic stroke. Pre-clinical evidence suggests a direct effect of sleep …

Background and purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a modifiable risk factor for
stroke, but there are limited data on which stroke subtypes are associated with OSA. The aim …

Previous studies have suggested that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be a risk factor for
stroke. In this study, we assessed that OSA is an independent risk factor of silent cerebral …

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability affecting nearly 800,000
people in the United States every year. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is found in over 60 …