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  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally.
  • Established risk factors explain a significant portion of stroke risk.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized as a potential modifiable stroke risk factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on the relationship between stroke and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • To explore pathophysiological mechanisms linking OSA to stroke risk.
  • To discuss OSA's impact on stroke outcomes and treatment efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current evidence-based knowledge on stroke and sleep apnea.
  • Focus on pathophysiological mechanisms of OSA's contribution to stroke.
  • Discussion of OSA's effect on stroke outcomes and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in stroke survivors.
  • Emerging evidence suggests OSA as a modifiable risk factor for stroke.
  • Recent guidelines recommend screening for and treating OSA in stroke patients.

Conclusions:

  • OSA plays a significant role in stroke pathophysiology and outcomes.
  • Further research into OSA's mechanisms and treatment is warranted.
  • Addressing OSA may improve stroke prevention and recovery.