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OSA is neuroprotective!

3 March 2021 | | Rhinology / Sinus | Hypercapnia, Intermittent hypoxia, Ischemic preconditioning, Obstructive sleep apnea, Outcome, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Vasospasm

This interesting study supports the hypothesis of the protective effects of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) against ischemic events like stroke. The authors evaluated the impact of OSA with the presentation, hospital course and outcomes of patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)....