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What is the correlation between sleep apnea and a brain aneurysm if any?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Obstructive : Sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure and can cause small strokes. High blood pressure is associated with cerebral aneurysm formation and rupture.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Steven Bender answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Increased risk: Apnea patients have a 2x increased risk for stroke and 65-80% of stroke patients have sleep apnea.

Answered 4/17/2018

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