Stroke Survivors Face High Risk of Abnormal Sleep Patterns

New study finds stroke survivors are significantly more likely to experience either too much or too little sleep.

Research involving nearly 40,000 adults shows stroke survivors are less likely to achieve normal sleep duration compared to those without a stroke history.
Normal sleep, defined as six to eight hours per night, was reported by only 32% of stroke survivors aged 18-44, compared to 54% of those without a stroke.
Stroke survivors aged 45-64 and over 65 also reported lower rates of normal sleep compared to non-stroke individuals, at 47% vs. 55% and 45% vs. 54%, respectively.
After adjusting for factors like age, weight, and high blood pressure, stroke survivors were 54% more likely to sleep over eight hours and 50% more likely to sleep less than six hours per night.
The study highlights the need for better screening and intervention strategies to address sleep issues in stroke patients, as abnormal sleep can impact recovery and quality of life.