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Evidence shows that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with the development of stroke. This study investigates the relationship between OSA and post-stroke complications, addressing the limited data on how OSA influences the severity and development of these complications through a systematic review of existing literature. Data was collected from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases up to December 2023. Studies meeting the inclusion criteria were selected, and statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4.1. A random-effects model was used for pooling data with heterogeneity, and findings were presented using standard ratios with 95% confidence intervals. The analysis included nine studies. Stroke patients with OSA did not show a significantly higher risk of post-stroke complications, which include mild cognitive impairment, dementia, insomnia, fatigue, reduced sleep quality, depression, anxiety, recurrent strokes, and death, compared with those without OSA (RR = 1.05, 95% CI 0.97 to 1.13). However, patients with high stroke severity and OSA had a slightly higher risk of post-stroke complications (RR = 1.06, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.12). This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that OSA confers a higher risk of post-stroke complications in patients with high stroke severity. Further studies are required to explore the impact of OSA on post-stroke complications.
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