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[An epidemiologic study for relation between the snore and cerebral infarction].
Tiezheng Zhi1, Li Zhang, Shaoqing Ye
1Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen 518020.
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology
|September 25, 2003
Summary
Simple snoring is not strongly linked to cerebral infarction. However, apneic snoring significantly increases the risk of stroke, indicating snoring may be a potential cause.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
Context:
- Cerebral infarction (stroke) is a leading cause of disability and death.
- Snoring is a common symptom, but its association with stroke is not fully understood.
- Apneic snoring, characterized by pauses in breathing, may pose distinct risks.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between different types of snoring and the risk of cerebral infarction.
- To compare the odds of stroke in individuals with and without snoring, and between simple and apneic snorers.
Summary:
- A case-control study of 120 participants (60 with cerebral infarction, 60 controls) analyzed snoring as a risk factor.
- While simple snoring showed a modest increase in stroke probability (OR=1.709), apneic snoring demonstrated a significant association (OR=3.571, P<0.05).
- Apneic snoring was linked to the highest odds of cerebral infarction compared to normal subjects (OR=4.107, P<0.01).
Impact:
- The findings suggest that common snoring is not a significant risk factor for cerebral infarction.
- Apneic snoring is identified as a significant risk factor, highlighting its potential role in stroke development.
- This research underscores the importance of identifying and managing apneic snoring to mitigate stroke risk.