Sleep disorders after acute ischemic stroke

Ischemic stroke is the most common type of cerebrovascular disease, which has the characteristics of high morbidity, high disability, and high mortality. Sleep disorder is a common complication after ischemic stroke, which can increase the risk of stroke recurrence and seriously affect the outcome of patients. This article reviews the classification and mechanism of post-stroke sleep disorders, the impact on the outcome of patients, the changes in sleep structure of patients with stroke, and the diagnosis and treatment of post-stroke sleep disorders, in order to improve clinicians' understanding of post-stroke sleep disorders. Key words: Stroke; Brain ischemia; Sleep; Sleep wake disorders