Thrombolysis and evolution of sleep apnea in ischemic stroke

Conclusions: Sleep apnea is present in the vast majority of newly diagnosed ischemic stroke patients and the prevalence remained high after six months follow-up. Remarkable declining in ESS, ODI4 and hypopneas per hour was observed in the thrombolysis group. Thrombolysis seems to be an independent protective factor for developing sleep apnea post-stroke.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research