Sleep Apnea & Strokes
Learn About The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Strokes
Sleep Apnea & Strokes
Learn About The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Strokes
First Time & Recurrent Strokes
Undiagnosed sleep apnea can lead to years of irregular blood pressure and blood oxygenation, putting you at risk for a major stroke or a series of recurrent strokes. There is a correlation between the effects of interrupted sleep and blood gas imbalance in sleep apnea sufferers that raises the stakes for stroke candidates. A proper sleep test is crucial to receiving proper treatment and subsequently reducing the overall risk of stroke and permanent brain damage.
The Risks Are High For OSA Sufferers
Sleep apnea can cause a multitude of short term and long term health issues, but the high risk of stroke ranks among the greatest of them. More than 22 million American adults have sleep apnea¹, which is a largely undiagnosed and untreated disorder. For men with obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, the risk is too high to forgo testing.
Sleep Apnea Leads to Two of the Major Causes of Stroke
There are many aspects of sleep apnea that can lead to two of the most prevalent causes of stroke: hypertension and atrial fibrillation. The imbalance between increased sympathetic nerve activity and parasympathetic withdrawal lead to hypertension and stress on the cardiovascular system. This impact, along with oxidative stress and intermittent hypoxia, can lead to atrial fibrillation. It’s crucial to test for sleep apnea if there is any concern of these symptoms becoming prevalent.
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A Clear Diagnosis with the WatchPAT™ ONE
Ordering a sleep apnea test can be crucial to your health if you are at high risk for a stroke, and a disposable home sleep test is the easiest and most convenient way to receive your diagnosis. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guideline states: “A sleep study might be considered for patients with an ischemic stroke or TIA on the basis of the very high prevalence of sleep apnea in this population and the strength of the evidence that the treatment of sleep apnea improves outcomes in the general population.”² The WatchPAT™ ONE has shown to be accurate in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in patients with atrial fibrillation, which is already an indicator of high stroke risk. Order the WatchPAT™ ONE today to better understand your risk of stroke and get a proper diagnosis.