Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Associated with Improved Ischemic Stroke Outcomes (P4.312)
Conclusions:Among inpatients diagnosed with IS, OSA was associated with lower odds of death and poor discharge status. Consistent with animal studies, ischemic preconditioning could be a mechanism by which OSA leads to better outcomes after stroke in humans.Disclosure: Dr. Low has nothing to disclose. Dr. Elkind has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Neurology.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Low, D., Elkind, M. Tags: Neuroepidemiology: Cerebrovascular Disease II Source Type: research
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