Study of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in cerebral infarction patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is the most common respiratory disorder during sleep. Many studies have shown an association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and stroke, and OSAS has not been adequately considered in Vietnam compared to the actual clinical dangers. This study aims to assess the prevalence and general characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in patients with cerebral infarction and investigate the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and the severity of cerebral infarction.

Methods

Descriptive cross-sectional study. We identified 56 participants from August 2018 to July 2019. Subacute infarcts were identified by neuroradiologists. For each participant, vascular risk factors, medications, clinical sympto

SUBMITTER: Hoang-Anh T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10321128 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature