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Background:

  • The relationship between stroke location and post-stroke sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is crucial for SDB screening and understanding its pathophysiology.
  • This study investigates the association between brainstem infarction and the presence and severity of SDB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if acute infarction in the brainstem is associated with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in ischemic stroke patients.
  • To assess the impact of brainstem infarction on the severity of SDB, measured by the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 355 ischemic stroke patients from the Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi (BASIC) project.
  • SDB screening was performed using a cardiopulmonary sleep apnea-testing device, with infarction location determined by radiology reports.
  • Logistic and linear regression models were employed to analyze the association between brainstem involvement and SDB/AHI.

Main Results:

  • 11% of participants had acute brainstem infarction.
  • Patients with brainstem infarction showed a higher prevalence of SDB (84%) compared to those without (59%).
  • Brainstem infarction was significantly associated with increased odds of SDB (OR 3.76) and a higher AHI, even after adjusting for multiple risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Acute infarction involving the brainstem is a significant risk factor for both the presence and severity of sleep-disordered breathing post-stroke.
  • These findings underscore the importance of evaluating brainstem stroke patients for SDB.