PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Vinall, Phil
ED  - Dyken, Mark Eric
TI  - Sleep Apnea is a Risk Factor for Stroke
DP  - 2009 Apr 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 26--26
VI  - 9
IP  - 1
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/1/26.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/1/26.full
AB  - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in the general population and has been linked to chronically elevated blood pressure and an increased risk of stroke and death. This article discusses the relationship of OSA and stroke and emphasized the need for clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of OSA treatment in improving stroke outcomes.