Impact of Comorbid Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Atrial Fibrillation on the Long-Term Outcome After Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are highly prevalent in patients with stroke and are recognized as independent risk factors for stroke. Little is known about the impact of comorbid SDB and AF on long-term outcomes after stroke.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study, 353 patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attacks were analyzed. Patients were screened for SDB by respiratory polygraphy during acute hospitalization. Screening for AF was performed using a 7-day ECG up to 3× in the first 6 months. Follow-up visits were scheduled at 1, 3, 12, 24, and 36 months poststroke. Cox regression models adjusted for various factors (age, sex, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and heart failure) were used

SUBMITTER: Yang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10896199 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature