The coexistence of a patent foramen ovale and obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of wake-up stroke in young adults.

CONCLUSIONS: These suggest that coexistence of PFO and OSA may associate with a greater risk of youth stroke. Decrease risk of stroke might occur if treating with CPAP in patients with OSA.
PMID: 31045524 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Technology and Health Care - April 23, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Man H, Xu Y, Zhao Z, Zhang S, Lv R, Chi X, Li X, Zhang Z Tags: Technol Health Care Source Type: research