Sleep Studies Used to Diagnose Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Narcolepsy & Restless Leg Syndrome
Written by admin on January 12, 2011 – 1:58 am -
The Parkland Center for Sleep Diagnostics uses sleep studies to help diagnose the more than 80 different sleep disorders that exist. The most common disorders are sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. These disorders can be related to stroke, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and more. To learn more, call 603-421-2098. Sleep well to be well and to live well.
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Sleep Apnea Heart Disease Connection
Written by admin on January 8, 2011 – 3:57 pm -Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk for Heart Disease
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is not just a problem that affects sleep and leads to drowsiness. According to several reports, people with sleep apnea are at increased risk for heart disease. Men with the most severe OSA faced a 58 percent higher risk of developing heart failure
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is not just a problem that affects sleep and leads to drowsiness.According to several reports, people with sleep apnea are at increased risk for heart disease. Men with the most severe OSA faced a 58 percent higher risk of developing heart failure than those without OSA. And those ages 40 to 70 with the most severe OSA had a 68 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those without obstructive sleep apnea.
Severe apnea can be measured in sleep study tests and people with severe sleep apnea have an hourly average of 30 or more breathing interruptions causing oxygen depletion and lasting at least 10 seconds. The reason this is a problem is because it can cause blood oxygen to drop and can rouse people from sleep and increase blood pressure.
by KYW’s medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough
KYW News Radio 1060
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Written by admin on January 4, 2011 – 1:51 am -
Sleep Management Solutions partnered with Philips brings you a detailed look at obstructive sleep apnea. What are the signs and symptoms and what you and your doctor can do about it.
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A Simple Approach To Restless Leg Treatment
Written by admin on August 28, 2010 – 2:01 pm -For many years restless leg was not recognized as a medical condition. Now many doctors have gone to the other extreme by prescribing medication before exploring other possibilities.
Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a trivial condition, which makes it difficult to assess and treat but this cautious approach makes more sense. Learn more about restless leg syndrome and treatment methods from our medical expert in this free video. Expert: Taylor Smith Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant. Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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