Diagnostic Accuracy of Nocturnal Oximetry for Detection of Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Stroke Rehabilitation

Aaronson, Justine A.; van Bezeij, Tijs; van den Aardweg, Joost G.; van Bennekom, Coen A.M.; Hofman, Winni F.

doi:10.1161/strokeaha.112.665414

Diagnostic Accuracy of Nocturnal Oximetry for Detection of Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Stroke Rehabilitation

Background and Purpose— Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a common sleep disorder in stroke patients and is associated with decreased recovery and increased risk of recurrent stroke and mortality. The standard diagnostic test for SAS is poly(somno)graphy, but this is often not feasible in stroke reha…