American Stroke Association reports Sleep Apnea more common in people with Stroke-related Brainstem Injuries
February 19, 2014
San Diego, CA – People whose strokes affected their brainstems had a significantly higher prevalence of sleep apnea than those whose stroke affected other parts of the brain, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2014.
Sleep apnea is marked by interrupted breathing during sleep and can lead to serious health problems including heart disease and stroke. [Read more]
