Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Poorly Diagnosed Risk Factor for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: In this article we provide an overview of the current evidence based knowledge related to stroke and obstructive sleep apnea. A literature search was conducted in Medline and Pubmed of National Library of Medicine. We focused the search on the independent risk prevalence, mortality, relationship between OSA and stroke/TIA. Physiopathology mechanisms by which OSA might increase the risk for stroke, recurrence of OSA and recovery outcomes with CPAP therapy are also reported.
Authors: Nzisabira Linda Samantha, Nzisabira Jean Michel, Ndirahisha Eugene, Barasukana Patrice, Nduwayo Daniel, Baransaka Elysee, Nzisabira Lopold
Institution: Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405118322