International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial (Sleep SMART): Rationale and methods.
Obstructive sleep apnea is common among patients with acute ischemic stroke and is associated with reduced functional recovery and an increased risk for recurrent vascular events. ⋯ Sleep SMART represents the first large trial to test whether aCPAP for obstructive sleep apnea after stroke/transient ischemic attack reduces recurrent vascular events or death, and improves functional recovery.