How Can Neurologists Screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Stroke?

The article presents a study which reveals the four-variable screening tool for screening obstructive sleep apnea within 90 days of stroke. The researchers refer the predictors of sleep apnea to the variables including body mass index, gender, blood pressure, and snoring. It implies that the four-variable screening tool may be an accurate predictor of sleep apnea compared to other paper-based tool.