Wake ‐up strokes are linked to obstructive sleep apnea and worse early functional outcome

ConclusionModerate-to-severe OSA is related to WUS compared to non-WUS. In addition, WUS have worse short-term outcomes measured in mRS. Further studies are needed to determine if OSA is causally linked to WUS.

Source: Brain and Behavior - July 22, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Tuuli ‐Maria Haula, Juha Puustinen, Mari Takala, Anu Holm Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research