Monday, March 07, 2011

ABSTRACT: Influence of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Outcomes of Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Stroke. 2011 Mar 3.
Ryan CM, Bayley M, Green R, Murray BJ, Bradley TD.


BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: In stroke patients, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with poorer functional outcomes than in those without OSA. We hypothesized that treatment of OSA by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in stroke patients would enhance motor, functional, and neurocognitive recovery.

CONCLUSIONS: Treatment of OSA by CPAP in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation
improved functional and motor, but not neurocognitive outcomes.

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