Sleep disorders as risk factors for stroke |
Sleep disordered breathing | 9 SR/MA, 14 studies | Severe OSA doubles the risk of stroke |
Treatment of sleep disordered breathing | 4 SR, 4 studies | CPAP may reduce the risk of stroke in patient using it >4 h per day |
Insomnia | 2 SR/MA, 2 studies | Uncertain effect of insomnia on risk of stroke |
Treatment of insomnia | 3 studies | Treatment with BDZ/BDZR may increase the risk of stroke |
RLS/PLMS | 3 SR/MA, 2 studies | RLS does not/PLMS may increase the risk of stroke |
Treatment of RLS/PLMS | None | No statement can be made |
Sleep disorders and stroke outcome |
Sleep disordered breathing | 2 SR/MA, 5 studies | OSA increases the risk of stroke recurrence and may increase long-term mortality |
Treatment of sleep disordered breathing | 2 SR/MA, 9 studies | CPAP is feasible in stroke patients and may improve outcome |
Insomnia | 8 studies | No statement can be made |
Treatment of insomnia | 1 study | No statement can be made |
RLS/PLMS | 1 SR/MA, 8 studies | RLS may be be associated with a less favourable outcome |
Treatment of RLS/PLMS | None | No statement can be made |