Sleep Study
A sleep study records your breathing, oxygen levels, heart rhythm and sleep stages overnight to diagnose sleep apnea and other sleep disorders that strain the heart.
About Sleep Study
What are the different types of sleep studies offered for Sleep Apnea?
The different types of sleep studies offered by us are:
- Home study: It is possible to conduct a sleep study at home using a standard monitor. Although this measures less number of variables as a complete sleep study done in a sleep lab, it helps your doctor decide the treatment plan.
- Polysomnography: Sleep study is conducted in a special sleep lab which may be present in a hospital or at an independent sleep testing facility. You will be requested to reach the sleep lab by evening; you will be spending the night in the sleep lab.
What is STOP- BANG questionnaire?
STOP-BANG score is a screening tool to identify patients at risk for Sleep Apnea. If STOP-BANG score is high, you will be referred for home sleep study.
- Snoring at night
- Tiredness
- Observed apnea
- High Blood-Pressure
- BMI more than 35Kg/m2
- Age more than 50 years
- Neck Circumference more than 16 inches
- Gender (Male at higher risk)
Medical Disclaimer
This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It cannot replace a diagnosis or treatment plan from a qualified healthcare provider. Talk with your physician about your specific symptoms, history, and treatment options.
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