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  • Automated signal analysis in HSATs struggles to distinguish artifacts from physiological signals.

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  • A 60-year-old male with a mechanical heart valve was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • A follow-up HSAT report indicated 100% time with loud snoring.

Findings:

  • Manual review of raw HSAT data identified the mechanical heart valve as the source of nonphysiological sound.
  • Automated analysis erroneously interpreted the mechanical heart valve sound as snoring.

Implications:

  • Relying solely on automated HSAT analysis can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate management.
  • Case highlights the importance of clinical correlation and raw data review in sleep apnea diagnostics.