Treating sleep apnea greatly improves stroke patients' neurological & functional recovery

(Regenstrief Institute) A large, randomized controlled trial has found that commencing treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible after a stroke or a mini-stroke improves speech impairment and other neurological symptoms as well as walking and other physical functioning. Benefits of sleep apnea treatment after stroke are greater than benefits from tPA.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news