sleep disturbance ↔ stroke

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Sleep disturbances are clinically recognized as a common comorbidity in stroke patients, affecting at least 20 percent of cases as noted in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, [3] identifies sleep disturbances as being correlated with stroke within the broader context of neurological diseases.

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 2 facts

measurementSleep-wake disturbances are found in at least 20 percent of stroke patients.

measurementThe annual incidence of stroke is 2 to 18 per 1000 individuals, and sleep-wake disturbances are found in at least 20 percent of stroke patients, according to Bassetti (2005).

Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health - American Brain Foundation americanbrainfoundation.org American Brain Foundation 1 fact

claimSleep disturbances are correlated with numerous neurological diseases, including stroke, cognitive aging, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.