Progress on excessive daytime sleepiness secondary to ischemic stroke

Abstract

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common complication of ischemic stroke, which can lead to lack of rehabilitation motivation, further decline of cognitive function, reduced quality of life, and significantly increased risk of poor prognosis. This article reviews the epidemiological characteristics, subtypes, pathogenesis and treatment progress of EDS secondary to ischemic stroke, in order to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672⁃6731.2023.08.006