Sleep Apnea and Early Neurological Deterioration in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Evidence of an association between sleep apnea (SA) and early neurological deterioration (END) in acute phase ischemic stroke is scant. We investigated the prevalence of SA and the impact of SA severity on END in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 21, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Cindy W Yoon, Hee-Kwon Park, Eun-kee Bae, Joung-Ho Rha Source Type: research