175 Sherman AvenueNew Haven, CT 06522203-867-8141Are you among the four percent of adults who dont get a good nights sleep because of sleep apnea, which causes breathing to pause intermittently?To diagnose sleep apnea, the Hospital of Saint Raphaels Sleep Health Program offers testing in your home. Patients in our program are referred by their physician and then evaluated by our board-certified sleep physician to determine if in-home testing is appropriate. How we testIn-home testing involves a small, portable monitor to collect information about your sleep patterns. This proven way to diagnose sleep apnea is less expensive and more comfortable than an overnight stay in a laboratory, which other programs recommend.Our Sleep Health Program is also comprehensive, from testing through long-term care. And your physician is kept informed each step of the way.Take sleep apnea seriouslyIt can lead to:
Neurocognitive (mental) impairment, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, poor concentration and memory loss
Cardiovascular(heart/blood vessels) complications, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, atrial fibrillation(rapid heartbeat) and stroke
Warning signsIf you experience any of the following conditions, ask your doctor if you should be referred for a sleep apnea evaluation:
Excessive sleepiness
Chronic fatigue
Loud snoring
Pauses in breathing during sleep
Obesity
High blood pressure and taking more than one medication
History of heart attack, atrial fibrillation (rapid heartbeat), stroke or sexual dysfunction