[HTML][HTML] Sleep disturbances as a risk factor for stroke
Sleep, a vital process of human being, is carefully orchestrated by the brain and consists of
cyclic transitions between rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM (NREM) sleep …
cyclic transitions between rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM (NREM) sleep …
Obstructive sleep and atrial fibrillation: Pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic implications
CA Goudis, DG Ketikoglou - International journal of cardiology, 2017 - Elsevier
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest arrhythmia in clinical practice and is associated with
increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common …
increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common …
The interplay between obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
is also an increasingly common condition. Both entities are risk factors for ischemic stroke …
is also an increasingly common condition. Both entities are risk factors for ischemic stroke …
The why, when and how to test for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with atrial fibrillation
Sleep apnea is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and may be important in atrial
fibrillation (AF) management. It is present in up to 62% of the AF population and is highly …
fibrillation (AF) management. It is present in up to 62% of the AF population and is highly …
Stroke risk factors beyond the CHA2DS2-VASc score: can we improve our identification of “high stroke risk” patients with atrial fibrillation?
The prevention of stroke and other thromboembolic events plays a crucial role in the
management of patients with atrial fibrillation. Not all patients with atrial fibrillation are equal …
management of patients with atrial fibrillation. Not all patients with atrial fibrillation are equal …
Presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea and remote outcomes of atrial fibrillation ablations—a long-term prospective, cross-sectional cohort study
Background Prior studies suggested that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) promotes
recurrence of arrhythmia in patients after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Methods In this …
recurrence of arrhythmia in patients after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Methods In this …
Mechanisms and prediction of ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation patients
E Aarnink, M Zabern, L Boersma, M Glikson - Journal of clinical medicine, 2023 - mdpi.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in adults worldwide and represents an
important burden for patients, physicians, and healthcare systems. AF is associated with …
important burden for patients, physicians, and healthcare systems. AF is associated with …
[PDF][PDF] A slee** beast: obstructive sleep apnea and stroke
Z McKee, DH Auckley - Cleve Clin J Med, 2019 - ccjm.org
Up to two-thirds of patients who have had a stroke have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
afterward. These patients have worse outcomes than those without OSA in terms of short …
afterward. These patients have worse outcomes than those without OSA in terms of short …
Impact of sleep apnea on cardioembolic risk in patients with atrial fibrillation: data from the ESADA cohort
Background and Purpose: An accurate determination of the cardioembolic risk in patients
with atrial fibrillation (AF) is crucial to prevent consequences like stroke. Obstructive sleep …
with atrial fibrillation (AF) is crucial to prevent consequences like stroke. Obstructive sleep …
Association of the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores with left atrial enlargement: a prospective cohort study of unselected atrial fibrillation patients
A Hrynkiewicz-Szymanska, M Dluzniewski… - Journal of thrombosis …, 2015 - Springer
Assessment of thromboembolic risk is crucial for proper management of atrial fibrillation (AF)
patients. Currently used risk score base only on scarce clinical data and do not take into …
patients. Currently used risk score base only on scarce clinical data and do not take into …