Specialties & Services
Sleep Medicine
At Heritage Medical Associates, we understand the importance of sleep. In addition to negatively impacting your energy and productivity, untreated sleep disorders increase the risk of chronic medical problems such as obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and stroke. Our experienced Sleep Medicine team focuses on the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disorders, such as snoring and sleep apnea, to help you improve your quality of life.
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Sleep Studies
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Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Studies
If sleep apnea is suspected, you may be scheduled for a type of sleep test called a polysomnogram, or polysomnography (PSG). A PSG may be performed at a sleep center or at home depending on the severity of your symptoms and depending on what your insurance requires.
During these overnight tests, you are measured for pauses in your breathing, oxygen levels, snoring, brain and heart function, and leg movements, among other things. If the apnea is more than just mild, you may be asked to go for a second night sleep study to determine how much pressure on a CPAP machine is required to overcome your collapse.
These studies are essential in determining the potential severity of your snoring and sleep apnea as well as determining your potential treatment plan. Insurance companies frequently require sleep studies in order for you to be covered for your treatment.
