Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
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Biography

Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, The Ohio State University, USA. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its Association with Stroke: A Brief Review. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with many of the known risk factors for stroke including hypertension, diabetes and atrial fibrillation.

Research Interest

His reaserch interest on Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with many of the known risk factors for stroke including hypertension, diabetes and atrial fibrillation. There is also a large body of literature that suggests that OSA and stroke are independently associated. In this review, we will discuss the literature supporting OSA not only a risk factor for stroke, but also show how untreated OSA has been associated with worse outcomes in those who suffer from stroke and OSA.

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