Obstructive sleep apnea in stroke patients: Clinical preliminary study İnmeli̇ hastalarda obstrükti̇f uyku apne sendromu: Kli̇ni̇k on çaliçma
Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, cilt.16, sa.1, ss.31-35, 2005 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.31-35
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a disease characterized by repetitive upper airway obstructions during sleep and has an increasing importance because of its neurocognitive and cardiovascular sequel. Several epidemiological studies have revealed a strong association with stroke independent of known risk factors. In order to evaluate its importance as a predisposing factor; this preliminary study investigated the prevalence of OSAS in stroke patients. Twelve stroke patients; mean age 64.7 ± 14.3 years; included in the study. After polisomnographic evaluation, 8 patients (66.7%) with apneahipopnea index, over 5 are diagnosed as OSAS. It was concluded that OSAS is important as a predisposing factor in stroke.