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Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (snoring, snorting, breathing cessation) and a derived OSA score of 2-3 are significantly associated with increased odds of acute stroke, independent of a formal OSA diagnosis.
If you or your partner notice loud snoring, gasping, or pauses in breathing during sleep, seek medical evaluation. These symptoms are strongly linked to stroke risk, even if you haven't been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Addressing these symptoms may reduce stroke risk.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Self-reported snoring (OR 1.91, 95% CI 1.62–2.24), snorting (OR 2.64, 95% CI 2.17–3.20), and breathing cessation (OR 2.87, 95% CI 2.28–3.60) were associated with statistically significant increased odds of all stroke in the primary model... An OSA score of 2–3 was associated with a significantly increased odds of all stroke (OR 2.67, 95% CI 2.25–3.15)... maintaining significance with subsequent adjustment.
Why this rating
Large international study, robust adjustment, but relies on self-reported symptoms rather than polysomnography.
Source
Sleep Patterns and the Risk of Acute Stroke
Christine E. Mc Carthy et al. · Neurology · 2023
case_control · n=4496Cited 62×
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