Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB ex. obstructive sleep apnea) has been found to be an independent risk factor for stroke. SBD and sleep-wake disturbances (SWD) increase the risk of stroke AND may impair neuroplasticity and recovery of function AFTER a stroke.
Sleep studies should be completed in patients with stroke or warning signs of stroke in the form of TIA's.
Neurology August 3 2016
Showing posts with label obstructive sleep apnea. Show all posts
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Dementia
From WashUCOM St. Louis, more than half the study participants with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) developed dementia.
It is uncertain as to the pathological mechanism which may be involved :repeated drops in oxygen? the paucity of deep (reparative) sleep? or some other mechanism.
JAMA 2011;306(6):613-619
It is uncertain as to the pathological mechanism which may be involved :repeated drops in oxygen? the paucity of deep (reparative) sleep? or some other mechanism.
JAMA 2011;306(6):613-619
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