Sleep Patterns and the Risk of Acute Stroke

Dr. Andy Southerland interviews Dr. Christine McCarthy about the connection between sleep disturbances and the risk of acute stroke. They discuss an observational study linking sleep complaints to higher stroke risk and the importance of managing cardiovascular risk factors in patients with sleep problems. The speakers highlight the limitations of the study and the necessity for further research. They emphasize the importance of conducting large randomized controlled trials to effectively manage sleep problems and reduce the risk of stroke, mentioning the Inter-stroke international case control study with significant implications for stroke prevention.