What is the SOS Score?
The SOS Score is an optimized score to screen acute stroke patients for obstructive sleep apnea. It was developed by Stahl et al in 2014 and was based on the infarct location and sleep apnea in acute ischemic stroke. The score has been found to be effective in predicting the risk of obstructive sleep apnea in stroke patients, helping to guide early treatment and improve stroke outcome. Additionally, further research has shown that the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel may be better for long-term vascular protection in stroke patients, while antithrombotic therapy and warfarin have been linked to a reduced risk of stroke in patients with symptomatic intracranial stenosis.  