The prevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with stroke in a tertiary care hospital in India

Conclusion: OSA is highly prevalent in the stroke population with subtle clinical symptoms. BMI was found to be an independent risk factor associated with moderate to severe OSA. A diagnostic sleep study is warranted in stroke patients, particularly with obesity.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rajagopal, T. V., Christopher, D. J., Isaac, B., Oliver, A., Mathew, V., Sivadasan, A. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research