Age and Witnessed Apneas as Independent Predictors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is frequent but underrecognized after stroke, worsening prognosis, recurrence, and mortality. Polysomnography is rarely feasible in acute care, and existing screening tools have limited accuracy. We aimed to identify simple OSA clinical predictors to improve risk stratification in stroke patients. Methods: In this prospective study, 116 consecutive acute stroke patients (mean age 73 years, 57% male) underwent standardized clinical evaluation, Berlin Questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and home sleep apnea test during hospitalization. OSA was defined as apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15. Logistic regression identified independent predictors; the model's performance was assessed by accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and ROC cu

SUBMITTER: Figorilli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12693645 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature