Microvascular and Macrovascular Disease in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Mechanism for Increased Stroke Risk. [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Wheatley (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kristina Kairaitis ,  A/Pr Terence Amis ,  Prof Jie Jin Wang ,  Prof Richard Lindley

Brief description This project will address the important question of the vascular risk of stroke associated with snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, by using retinal photography of the eye to directly visualise the vascular changes in the cerebral circulation. Retinal photography may provide a useful clinical tool to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with snoring and sleep apnoea.

Funding Amount $AUD 679,744.66

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant