Physician

Daniel J. Ackerman, MD

Study Coordinator

Danielle Schneider
Danielle.Schneider@sluhn.org

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Synopsis: This research is being done to figure out whether treatment for sleep apnea, in people who have had a stroke or TIA, improves recovery from stroke, and helps prevent future stroke, heart problems, and death.

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Inclusion Criteria

• TIA with ABCD2 ≥4 or ischemic stroke, within the prior 14 days.

Exclusion Criteria

• incarcerated
• known pregnancy
• current mechanical ventilation (can enroll later if this resolves) or tracheostomy
• current use of positive airway pressure, or use within one month prior to stroke
• anatomical or dermatologic anomaly that makes use of CPAP interface unfeasible
• current receipt of oxygen supplementation >4 liters per minute

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