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Sleep studies: understand what happens while you sleep.

An accurate diagnosis begins by measuring your sleep. We have all the evidence—frompolysomnographycomplete up to home studies—with its own sleep laboratory and +30 years of experience.

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In short

Asleep studyrecords what happens in your body while you sleep—breathing, oxygen, brain activity, movements—to accurately diagnose disorders such asapnea, insomnia, narcolepsy or parasomnias. The reference test ispolysomnography, which can be done in our laboratory or, in many cases, at your home.

What is it

Measure sleep to diagnose

Sleep disorders occur precisely when you are asleep and you cannot describe them. That is why the diagnosis is supported by tests thatrecord objectivelywhat happens during the night: how much and how you sleep, if you are breathing well, if oxygen is low, if you move or if there is abnormal activity.

With this data, the specialist canconfirm the diagnosis, measure the severity (for example, how many apnoeas per hour) and choose the correct treatment. Not all cases need the same test: part of the value is in indicating the appropriate one.

We have its own sleep laboratory and with home study options, so that the test is as comfortable and reliable as possible.

Types

Our sleep tests

We choose the test depending on what we need to study. Explore each option:

Polysomnography (PSG)

The reference testIn clinic or home

Complete recording of sleep: brain activity (EEG), breathing, oxygen, heart rate, eye and muscle movements. It is the most complete study and allows you to diagnose practically any sleep disorder.

Respiratory polygraphy

Focused on breathingComfortable at home

It studies breathing, oxygen and snoring, especially to diagnose sleep apnoea. It is simple and is frequently done at home.

Multiple Latency Test (TLMS)

For drowsiness

Measure how quickly you fall asleep in controlled naps during the day. It is key to diagnosing narcolepsy and other hypersomnias, after a nocturnal polysomnography.

Actigraphy

several daysNo sleep in the clinic

A bracelet that records sleep and activity for days to assess the sleep-wake rhythm, useful in insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders.

Video-polysomnography

With recordingFor parasomnias

Polysomnography with synchronized video, essential to study parasomnias, REM behavior disorder or differentiate nocturnal episodes from epileptic seizures.

What detects

What can we diagnose

With the right test we get to the bottom of the problem.

Sleep apnoea

Number and severity of respiratory pauses.

Insomnia

Structure of sleep and causes that fragment it.

Narcolepsy and hypersomnias

With the latency test.

Parasomnias and RBD

Thanks to video recording.

periodic movements

The shaking of legs that breaks sleep.

Rhythm disorders

With actigraphy of several days.

How is it

What is it like to have a sleep study

We make the test convenient and reliable. This is the route:

1
Prior consultation

We evaluate your case and choose the appropriate test

2
study night

In our laboratory or at your home, depending on the case

3
Expert analysis

A specialist interprets the entire record

4
Results and plan

We explain the diagnosis and treatment

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They did the polygraphy at home, very comfortable. With the results they clearly explained to me that I had moderate apnoea and we began the treatment. All very professional.

J.V.
Javier V.· apnoea study · Madrid
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FAQ

We solve your doubts

Do I have to sleep in the clinic?
Not always. Many tests, such as respiratory polygraphy, are done comfortably at home. Complete polysomnography can be done in the laboratory or, in selected cases, at home.
Is the test annoying?
It's not painful. Sensors are placed on the skin and scalp that record signals; It can be a bit cumbersome, but most people sleep without problems.
What proof do I need?
It depends on what you have to study. In the prior consultation we assess your symptoms and choose the most appropriate test; Not all cases need the same.
When do I get the results?
After the night of study, a specialist analyzes the record and explains the diagnosis and treatment plan to you in a results consultation.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, we perform sleep studies adapted to pediatric age when necessary.
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Dr. Diego García-Borreguero
Dr. Diego García-Borreguero
Medical Director Sleep Neurology

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