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Geographic Variation In Prevalence And Phenotypic Traits Of Stroke Patients With Suspected Obstr

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the EU; obstructive sleep apnoea is a significant independent risk factor for stroke and is highly prevalent after stroke.

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Extract Stroke remains the second leading cause of death and the primary cause of adult disability in the European Union, despite advances in acute care and secondary prevention [1]. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a significant independent risk factor for stroke [2], affecting nearly one billion people globally [3]. Post-stroke, OSA is highly prevalent, with up to two-thirds of stroke patients experiencing some degree of OSA and 40% exhibiting an apnoea - hypopnoea index (AHI) above 20 events·h - 1 even months after the event [4].

Clinical Editorial

European Respiratory Journal published a clinical update in Critical Care on 02 Apr 2026. The item focuses on Geographic variation in the prevalence and phenotypic traits of stroke patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea: a European Sleep Apnea Database (ESADA) analysis. Review the original article for the full source wording and details.

Original source: http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/short/67/4/2502076?rss=1