Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Related to Impaired Cognitive and Functional Status after Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in stroke patients and is associated with prolonged hospitalization, decreased functional outcome, and recurrent stroke. Research on the effect of OSA on cognitive functioning following stroke is scarce. The primary objective of this study was to compare stroke patients with and without OSA on cognitive and functional status upon admission to inpatient rehabilitation.

Design

Case-control study.

Setting and patients

147 stroke patients admitted to a neurorehabilitation unit.

Interventions

N/A.

Measurements

All patients underwent sleep examination for diagnosis of OSA. We assessed cognitive status by neuropsychological examination and functional status by two neurological scales and

SUBMITTER: Aaronson JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4531411 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature