A new study found that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) affects 60% of stroke patients, with prevalence rates ranging from 57% in North America to 70% in Asia. The overall prevalence of SDB remained unchanged between 2010 and 2023. The study included more than 5.7 million patients with stroke from 26 countries. SDB was assessed using various methods, with polysomnography being the most common. The study found that SDB prevalence was highest in the subacute stage of stroke. The researchers hope their findings will raise awareness among healthcare professionals to evaluate early warning signs of SDB after stroke.
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing Common After Stroke
