Impact of Early Ventilation in Stroke Outcomes in Patients With Sleep Apnea After First Ever Stroke

To evaluate the impact of early ventilation in stroke outcomes in patients with sleep apnea and first ever stroke, 1 month after stroke.

Single-center, randomized, open label, parallel arm, prospective study in patients with sleep apnea after first-ever stroke. The study will consist of screening, baseline assessment, interventional period (consisting of a treatment period and follow-up visits), and a follow-up phone call. Patients will be randomly assigned to ASV (active) or control groups, within 4 days after the PSG II and will start the respective intervention in the same day. Patients assigned to the active group will receive ventilatory support with ASV (DreamStation BiPAP autoSV®) during diurnal and nocturnal sleep, from study randomization until clinically indicated. Patients assigned to control group will receive best medical treatment for stroke alone, including rehabilitation.