Background: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and sleep-wake disturbances (SWD) are
highly prevalent in stroke patients. Recent studies suggest that they represent both a risk …

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality all over the world. Due to an aging
population, the incidence of stroke is rising significantly, which has led to devastating …

The aim of this updated guideline is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of future stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or …

Despite advancements in understanding the pathophysiology of stroke and the state of the
art in acute management of afflicted patients as well as in subsequent neurorehabilitation …

Synaptophysin (SYP) and growth-associated binding protein 43 (GAP-43) have been shown
to be closely related to hippocampal synaptic plasticity in recent years. They are important …

Background Intermittent hypoxia (IH), a typical character of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is
related to atherogenesis. However, the role of IH on atherosclerosis (AS) progression and …

The primary aim of the current study was to assess the effects of oropharingeal muscle
exercises in obstruction severity on stroke patients with OSAS. The secondary aims were to …

Purpose.: To evaluate the outcomes of standard automated perimetry (SAP) in patients with
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods.: Eighty OSA patients and 111 age-matched …

Study Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in stroke patients with sleep apnea …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important but frequently overlooked risk
factor for hypertension (HTN). The prevalence of hypertension is high in patients with OSA …