| At Center Pointe Sleep, we perform sleep studies to help diagnose
sleep disorders in adults and children. A sleep study is a
non-invasive, painless test which records your sleep patterns by
analyzing the physiology of you heart, lungs, air flow, muscle
movements and the oxygen levels in your blood. These tests are
performed at our labs in private suites, which are as comfortable as
your own bedroom. The first test, polysomnography (diagnostic), and
CPAP titration are night studies. If you need a test for narcolepsy, this is
done during the day. |
What is Sleep Apnea?
| Sleep apnea is a condition where a person
will experience repeated periods of not
breathing throughout the night. As a result,
oxygen is not circulating to the brain and
heart, which in severe cases could occur more than 500 times per night. The
body responds
to this by awakening the person to take a
deep breath over and over again. As a result,
a restful night's sleep is impossible. |
What Should I Do If I Suspect Someone I Know Has Sleep Apnea?
- Make an appointment with your primary care physician
- Doctor may ask you or a loved one to fill out a questionnaire
Sleep Study.
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Consequences of Sleep Apnea
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Fatigue related motor vehicle
accidents
- Fatigue related work accidents
- Stoke
- Lower quality of Life
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