Clinical Observation on 30 Stroke Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome Treated by Tongsai Xiaoshuan Decoction / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effect of Tongsai Xiaoshuan Decoction on the treatment of 30 stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Methods 30 patients were treated with Tongsai Xiaoshuan Decoction. 28 patients treated regularly were served as controls. Both group were performed CT/MRI and Polysomnography examination before and after treatment. Their apnea and hypoventilation index were recorded. Results The efficiency of Tongsai Xiaoshuan Decoction was evident. The apnea and hypoventilation index were decreased, the medial hypopnoea time decreased, and the medial time for SaO2 less than 90% decreased. Comparing with the regular group, the difference was significant (P