POLYSOMNOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe polysomnography<\/b>, also known as sleep analysis<\/b>, is a diagnostic test<\/strong> performed during sleep to evaluate sleep<\/b>, its structure, and quality. By applying electrodes<\/strong> and sensors<\/strong>, numerous physiological parameters can be measured and the evolution of sleep cycles can be tracked, such as:<\/p>\n\n- brain<\/b> activity (brain waves<\/b>);<\/li>\n
- oxygen levels in the blood<\/b>;<\/li>\n
- breathing (breathing rate<\/b>);<\/li>\n
- snoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The polysomnography<\/b> is indicated when an individual suffers or is suspected to suffer from sleep disorders<\/b>. The most frequent symptoms<\/b> perceived by the patient are related to obstructive sleep apnea<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n- intermittent snoring;<\/li>\n
- night awakenings, often following apnea episodes, which affect sleep quality;<\/li>\n
- daytime sleepiness;<\/li>\n
- morning headache;<\/li>\n
- restless sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
During the<\/span>investigation<\/b><\/span> it is possible to detect the presence of:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- obstructive sleep apnea;<\/li>\n
- nocturnal epilepsy;<\/li>\n
- non-REM sleep parasomnias (sleepwalking);<\/li>\n
- REM sleep behavior disorders;<\/li>\n
- restless legs syndrome;<\/li>\n
- insomnia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Patient Preparation<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>It is highly recommended that the patient brings all routine tests performed at the request of their primary care physician (blood test, urine test, etc.) and a note of any medications taken daily or recently. <\/p>\n
To undergo the polysomnography test, the patient is asked to eat moderately during lunch and dinner and avoid certain foods\/beverages that may alter the test results (alcohol, caffeine, caffeinated beverages).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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- brain<\/b> activity (brain waves<\/b>);<\/li>\n
- oxygen levels in the blood<\/b>;<\/li>\n
- breathing (breathing rate<\/b>);<\/li>\n
- snoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The polysomnography<\/b> is indicated when an individual suffers or is suspected to suffer from sleep disorders<\/b>. The most frequent symptoms<\/b> perceived by the patient are related to obstructive sleep apnea<\/b>:<\/p>\n
- \n
- intermittent snoring;<\/li>\n
- night awakenings, often following apnea episodes, which affect sleep quality;<\/li>\n
- daytime sleepiness;<\/li>\n
- morning headache;<\/li>\n
- restless sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
During the<\/span>investigation<\/b><\/span> it is possible to detect the presence of:<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- obstructive sleep apnea;<\/li>\n
- nocturnal epilepsy;<\/li>\n
- non-REM sleep parasomnias (sleepwalking);<\/li>\n
- REM sleep behavior disorders;<\/li>\n
- restless legs syndrome;<\/li>\n
- insomnia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Patient Preparation<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>It is highly recommended that the patient brings all routine tests performed at the request of their primary care physician (blood test, urine test, etc.) and a note of any medications taken daily or recently. <\/p>\n
To undergo the polysomnography test, the patient is asked to eat moderately during lunch and dinner and avoid certain foods\/beverages that may alter the test results (alcohol, caffeine, caffeinated beverages).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- oxygen levels in the blood<\/b>;<\/li>\n
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