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Richards KC, Hall KS, Shook D, Brown P, Nagel CL. Sleep-disordered breathing and stroke. The Journal of cardiovascular nursing. 2002 Oct 1; 17(1):12-29.
Sleep-disordered breathing (obstructive and central sleep apnea) is common in persons who have had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). This article describes both sleep-disordered breathing and CVAs and reviews the related risk factors that link them together. In addition, the article discusses sleep-disordered breathing after CVA. The article concludes by presenting the clinical implications of this topic for nurses.