Relationship between SDB and short ‐term outcome in Finnish ischemic stroke patients

ConclusionIschemic stroke patients with OSA have higher disability, higher need of rehabilitation, and longer hospitalization length. Prescreening tools for recognizing these stroke patients in acute phase could be valuable. That could result in earlier initiation of treatment and might prevent worse recovery from stroke.

Source: Brain and Behavior - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Tuuli ‐Maria Haula, Juha Puustinen, Mari Takala, Anu Holm Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research