Takeaway
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may contribute to poorer stroke outcomes, particularly in minority populations.
Why this matters
SDB is prevalent in patients who have had stroke and in minority populations.
The few studies about SDB often exclude people with severe symptoms, and don’t analyze the impact of SDB on quality of life (QOL) and cognition.
Effective SDB treatment may improve stroke outcomes, including ethnic stroke disparities.