Preoperative screening for obstructive sleep apnea in cardiovascular patients - How useful is STOP-BANG questionnaire in the Indian context?

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is reported in a high proportion of cardiac surgical patients, up to 73%. STOP-BANG is a validated questionnaire for screening of outpatients for OSA with high sensitivity. There is sparse literature from India regarding the prevalence of OSA in preoperative cardiovascular patients and the utility of screening tools.

Dysphagia and disability in minor strokes - An institutional study.

Background: Minor strokes, defined as NIHSS ≤5 are considered non-disabling, associated with a favourable outcome.

Aim: Our aim was to study prevalence and predictors of dysphagia in patients with minor stroke and its impact on functional outcome.

Methods: Single centre retrospective study of all minor strokes admitted to Comprehensive Stroke care centre with 1 year completed follow-up were recruited.