Background: In animal models, brief periods of hypoxemia render the brain tolerant to
subsequent ischemic insults. Sleep apnea leads to frequent episodes of nocturnal …

Stoke is a very widespread disease, a leading cause of death, and generates high
healthcare costs due to causing considerable disability. The aetiology and outcomes of …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by intermittent
airway obstruction during sleep. The association between OSA and the incidence of …

Previous reports have shown an association between snoring and stroke but it is not clear
whether this reflects confounding factors nor whether the association is attributable to …

Background It is reported that 13% to 44% of all cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) occur
during sleep. In addition to other well-known risk factors, snoring, sleep apnea, obesity, and …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is emerging as an important risk factor for stroke. Recent
prospective studies, focusing on middle-aged adults with OSA, showed an increased risk of …

Abstract Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing (OSDB) is an under-recognized risk factor
for stroke. OSDB is associated with traditional vascular risk factors such as hypertension …

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 …

Background: Sleep apnea is increasingly being recognized as 1 of the important, modifiable
risk factors of stroke and cardiovascular diseases. Sleep apnea is thought to impair the …