Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Prognosis after Ischemic Stroke: It Is Not Apnea-Hypopnea Index That Matters.

In our analysis, several other factors besides hypoxemia burden appeared to be associated with poor long-term prognosis, including age, neurological deficit (NIHSS at discharge), stroke etiology subtype (borderline significant), diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and several laboratory parameters (C-reactive protein, platelet count, and triglyceride level).

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The prevalence of SDB is high in acute stroke, achieving 71% and higher [ 2 ], with a clear trend to decrease in frequency and severity in the subacute and chronic phases [ 2 , 3 ].

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