Obstructive sleep apnoea is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of the upper airways obstruction in sleep. It is a frequent cause of excessive daytime sleepiness and is considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases including cerebral vascular disorders. Authors have presented a review of studies concerned with the risk of stroke in sleep apnoea patients.

        Key words: sleep apnoea, cerebral vascular disease, stroke, transitory ischemic attack, snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness