Pulse-rate variability during sleep studies predicts stroke risk in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Conclusion: In patients investigated for clinical suspicion of OSA, PRV derived from oximetry during sleep studies allows a reliable prediction of stroke incidence: patients with marked low sympathetic/parasympathetic tone, expressed as a decrease in the LF/HF ratio, were at higher risk of stroke.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sabil, A., Gerves-Pinquie, C., Blanchard, M., Feuilloy, M., Trzepizur, W., Meslier, N., Goupil, F., Pigeanne, T., Balusson, F., Oger, E., Girault, J.-M., Gagnadoux, F. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research