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Link Between Sleep Apnea And Increased Risk Of Stroke: Even Mild Sleep Apnea Puts Men In Danger

April 9th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information, Stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. Overall, sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of stroke in men... Tags:

CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA

June 26th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information, Stroke
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Tags:

Poor Sleep Quality Leads To Poorer Prognosis After Stroke

April 30th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information, Stroke
Stroke victims tend to do worse if they also have diagnosed or undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea prior to having the stroke, according to a study presented April 28, 2009, at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting in Seattle. Latha Stead, M.D. Tags: