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Published on: January 26, 2019
Home Sleep Apnea Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Omar Hussein1, Aseel Alkhader2, Ashraf Gohar3
1Fellow Sleep Medicine, University of Missouri - Kansas City of School Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri.
Abstract:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a major public health problem affecting almost one billion individuals worldwide. Ninety percent of patients with OSA are still undiagnosed. Although an attended polysomnography (PSG) testing is the gold standard to diagnose OSA, it is time-consuming and is associated with higher costs. The Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) is now available to diagnose OSA. Understanding the indications and limitations of HSAT is important to avoid misdiagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
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