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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is very common in middle aged adults. Using a polysomnography (PSG) derived definition, defined as an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) of >5, it occurs in 20-30 % of males and 10-15 % of females in North America. Various large epidemiological studies have established a close
All consecutive patients who had their first-ever ischemic stroke symptoms within the previous month will be asked to enroll in the study. Baseline measurements will be assessed in all patients. Patients without language problems or life-threatening conditions will be asked to answer the structured
Methods:
Study design: multi-centre, open label, parallel, prospective, randomised, controlled trial.
Patients: We will include consecutive patients with an ACS diagnosis evaluated in participating Coronary Care Unit.
Study sites: IRB Lleida (Lleida), Hospital Son Dureta (Palma de Mallorca),
OSAS is characterised by loud snoring, upper airway obstruction, and occasional apnea during sleep. OSAS may affect at least 4% of the men and 2% of the women in middle-age. In Sweden, prevalence figures of 200 000 have been reported. The mechanisms behind OSAS is not fully explained but
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequently underdiagnosed condition that has emerged as an increasing medical problem with important social and financial implications worldwide. Its prevalence may reach 25% in middle-aged men and 11% in women. The most important risk factor for OSA is obesity -