Sleep apnea and stroke

People who snore, sleep restlessly and feel tired during the day are at higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to a study by a Yale researcher published in the June issue of the journal Stroke. “Sleep-related breathing disorders are strongly associated with increased risk of stroke independent of known risk factors,” said Vahid Mohsenin, M.D., director of the Yale Center for Sleep Disorders and principal investigator of the study. “Since sleep-related breathing disorders are treatable, patients with stroke and transient ischemic attacks should be investigated for these conditions.”