OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS

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Tosun A., Koektuerk O., Karatas G. K., ULUKAVAK ÇİFTÇİ T., Sepici V.

CLINICS, vol.63, no.5, pp.625-630, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 63 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/s1807-59322008000500010
  • Journal Name: CLINICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.625-630
  • Keywords: Stroke, Sleep apnea, Continuous positive airway pressure, POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE, BREATHING DISORDERS, DAYTIME SLEEPINESS, TRANSIENT, DIAGNOSIS
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with ischemic stroke and to evaluate the effectiveness of nasal continuous positive airway pressure treatment.