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How Uncomfortable Are Sleep Studies

Posted by Tyler Britton on May 19, 2021 1:18:00 PM

What is a Sleep Study?

A sleep study, also called a polysomnogram (PSG), is a non-invasive study conducted at a sleep center. Sleep specialists monitor your sleeping, via PSG equipment ,in order to assess what kind of sleep quality you are getting and, where applicable, any sleep disorders you may be dealing with.

During a sleep study, many aspects of your sleep will be evaluated and monitored, such as:

  • Brain wave activity
  • Eye movements
  • Breathing
  • Muscle contractions
  • Heart Activity
  • Blood oxygenation

Results from your sleep study are analyzed by sleep physicians and sent to your healthcare practitioner to review with you.

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Sleep Study Questions and Answers

Posted by Tyler Britton on May 1, 2021 11:56:00 AM

What is a Sleep Study?

Sleep studies are important diagnostic tools for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian and rhythm disorders. Sleep studies have proven to be particularly important in Alaska where the extreme darkness and lightness tend to either cause or worsen sleep disorders.

Sleep studies are non-invasive and painless. They monitor:

  • Brainwave activity
  • Eye movement
  • Muscle movement
  • Heart activity
  • Breathing
  • Blood oxygen level

In a sleep study, you will conduct your sleep study over night at our facility. The results from the sleep study will help either provide a diagnosis or clarify what (if anything) may be causing concern.

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What to Expect During a Sleep Study

Posted by Tyler Britton on Apr 30, 2021 11:56:00 AM

What is a Sleep Study?

Sleep studies are important diagnostic tools for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian and rhythm disorders. Sleep studies have proven to be particularly important in Alaska where the extreme darkness and lightness tend to either cause or worsen sleep disorders.

Generally, sleep studies are used when:

  1. You feel there are major “red flags” in your ability to get healthy sleep but don’t know what the problem is
  2. You need to confirm a specific sleep disorder diagnosis

Sleep studies are non-invasive and painless. They monitor:

  • Brainwave activity
  • Eye movement
  • Muscle movement
  • Heart activity
  • Breathing
  • Blood oxygen level

You will conduct your sleep study overnight at our facility.

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Do I Need a Sleep Study?

Posted by Tyler Britton on Mar 20, 2021 11:24:00 AM

Signs That I Need a Sleep Study

For many of us, the idea of having a sleep study is an exotic “wouldn’t that be interesting?” kind of thing. However, countless examples of recent research on the importance of sleep are bringing sleep studies into the mainstream. I personally know several people whose lives have been changed by sleep studies. Sleep quality is critical for everything, from peak athlete performance to heart health to brain health.

However, sleep time does not always equate to sleep quality. There are numerous signs that you might need a sleep study, regardless of what time you go to bed and wake up. Some signs that your sleep quality is poor are:

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness

  • Unexplainable, consistent malaise and fatigue

  • Daily irritation, anxiety, or mood swings for no clear reason

  • Difficult concentrating, such as “brain fog”, or cognitive impairment

  • Decreased sex drive

  • Poor performance at work (regardless of the occupation, as sleep affects performance at every output)

  • Stress without a clear reason

  • Obesity without clear reason

  • High blood pressure

  • Heart disease

  • Heart attack

  • Irregular heart beat

  • Diabetes

  • Morning headaches

In other words, if you have generally been feeling down and out for no clear reason, it might be time to do a sleep study. Quality sleep means you are there for your spouse, family, and friends. They want the happy you, not the crabby, tired you.

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What to Expect During an Overnight Sleep Study

Posted by ANCSLEEP BLOG on Mar 13, 2021 11:16:00 AM

 

Your sleep does not have to be a mystery. A sleep study is a reliable, scientific, and painless way to find out why you don't sleep as well as you would like.  It gives you valuable insight into the process of how you sleep. But it doesn't just give you understanding. It can also provide you with answers. With the results, a sleep specialist will be able to develop a plan of treatment to help you finally get the kind of sleep you want and need.

 

 

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Best Tips for Sleep Studies in Alaska

Posted by Tyler Britton on Sep 14, 2020 8:00:00 AM

What is the Real Purpose of Sleep Study?

Sleep studies are important diagnostic tools for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian and rhythm disorders. Sleep studies have proven to be particularly important in Alaska where the extreme darkness and lightness tend to either cause or worsen sleep disorders.

Sleep studies are non-invasive and painless. They monitor:

  • Brainwave activity
  • Eye movement
  • Muscle movement
  • Heart activity
  • Breathing
  • Blood oxygen level

For our sleep studies, you will conduct it overnight at our facility. The results from the sleep study will help either provide a diagnosis or clarify what (if anything) may be causing concern.

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Everything You Should Know About Sleep Studies

Posted by Tyler Britton on Sep 4, 2020 8:00:00 AM


Why Would I Need a Sleep Study?

Sleep studies are important diagnostic tools for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep studies have proven to be particularly important in Alaska where the extreme darkness and lightness tend to either cause or worsen sleep disorders.

Generally, sleep studies are used when:

  1. You feel there are major “red flags” in your ability to get healthy sleep but don’t know what the problem is
  2. You need to confirm a specific sleep disorder diagnosis

Sleep studies are non-invasive and painless. They monitor:

  • Brainwave activity
  • Eye movement
  • Muscle movement
  • Heart activity
  • Breathing
  • Blood oxygen level

In a sleep study, you will conduct your sleep study over night at our facility.

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How do Sleep Studies Work?

Posted by Tyler Britton on Sep 16, 2019 9:58:06 AM

Purpose of Sleep Studies

Sleep studies are important diagnostic tools for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian and rhythm disorders. Sleep studies have proven to be particularly important in Alaska where the extreme darkness and lightness tend to either cause or worsen sleep disorders.

Sleep studies are non-invasive and painless. They monitor:

  • Brainwave activity
  • Eye movement
  • Muscle movement
  • Heart activity
  • Breathing
  • Blood oxygen level

In a sleep study, you will conduct your sleep study over night at our facility. The results from the sleep study will help either provide a diagnosis or clarify what may be causing concern.

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Are Sleep Studies Uncomfortable?

Posted by Tyler Britton on May 5, 2019 8:00:00 PM

 

What is a Sleep Study (Polysomnogram)

A sleep study, also called a polysomnogram (PSG), is a non-invasive study conducted at a sleep center (usually) or at your home (uncommonly), where sleep specialists monitor your sleeping behavior. Your sleep is monitored via PSG equipment in order to evaluate how you are sleeping, what your brain is doing while you sleep and when it's doing it, and, where applicable, any sleeping disorders you may be dealing with.

Sleep studies provides critical diagnostic information, and are a standard when you or your doctor suspects that a sleep disorder is present in your life.

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Essential Things You Need to Know Before a Sleep Study

Posted by Tyler Britton on Apr 19, 2019 8:00:00 AM

What is the Purpose of a Sleep Study?

Sleep studies are important diagnostic tools for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian and rhythm disorders. Sleep studies have proven to be particularly important in Alaska where the extreme darkness and lightness tend to either cause or worsen sleep disorders.

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Topics: sleep study

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