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Complex Sleep Apnea In Stroke Inpatients
What Is It?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. These periods are called apneas. They usually last between 10 and 30 seconds. In severe cases, apneas can happen many hundreds of times each night, disrupting the person's ability to get a good night's sleep. This makes the person less alert during the day, which can lead to accidents. People with untreated sleep apnea are up to seven times more likely to be involved in motor vehicle...
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Sleep Apnea Raises Stroke Risk
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Sleep apnea raises risk of death for stroke patients
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Central sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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