Why Is Sleep Apnea A Risk Factor For Stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common of the three types which also include central and complex sleep apnea but any type of severe sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke. I read that stroke could be a possible risk factor but i don t understand how that relates to his sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Osa Happens Because Of The Collapse Of Sleep apnea tied to increased risk of stroke april 7 2010 12 01 am edt obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle aged and older adults especially men according to new results from a landmark study supported by the national heart lung and blood institute nhlbi of the national institutes of health. Why is sleep apnea a risk factor for stroke . Other risk factors that osa shares with stroke include arrhythmias coronary artery disease heart failure and insulin resistance. Stroke is particularly prevalent among sleep apnea sufferers who are both at an increased risk for stroke and more likel...