Geographic variation in the prevalence and phenotypic traits of stroke patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea: a European Sleep Apnea Database (ESADA) analysis

European Respiratory Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sébastien Baillieul, Renaud Tamisier, Jean‐Louis Pépin, Fanfulla Francesco, Dries Testelmans, Georgia Trakada, Haralampos T Gouveris, Paschalis Steiropoulos, Randerath Winfried, Parati Gianfranco, Marta Drummond, Stefan D. Mihaicuta
+4 more Hedner Jan, Grote Ludger, Sébastien Bailly, The Esada Collaborative Network
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02076-2025
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Abstract

Extract Stroke remains the second leading cause of death and the primary cause of adult disability in the European Union, despite advances in acute care and secondary prevention [1]. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a significant independent risk factor for stroke [2], affecting nearly one billion people globally [3].

Fields of Study & Subjects

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Sleep and related disorders Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Publication details

Journal / source
European Respiratory Journal
Volume
67
Issue
4
Pages
2502076–2502076
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN