The case for improving the detection and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea following stroke

The case for improving the detection and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea following stroke Commentary The case for improving the detection and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea following stroke Mark I. [...] Obstructive sleep apnea often presents atypically who reported a history of stroke also reported sleep difficulties; after stroke, and many patients with OSA who have had a stroke do those with a history of stroke also reported each form of sleep not have the typical clinical features of OSA, such as obesity and disturbance significantly more frequently than those without a daytime sleepiness.10 M. [...] Moreover, testing for sleep disorders requires a multidisci- ally examine OSA, many of the sleep concerns among those who plinary approach, and stroke rehabilitation centres may not have reported a history of stroke were likely driven by OSA, the most the necessary expertise to conduct sleep testing. [...] For example, the 2014 and study suggested otherwise.9 2018 guidelines from the American Heart Association and the All editorial matter in CMAJ represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Cana dian Medical Association or its subsidiaries. [...] Relationship of sleep apnea to functional stroke or TIA.12 The most recent version of the Canadian Stroke Best capacity and length of hospitalization following stroke.