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Sleep glossary

Home sleep apnea test (HSAT)

A simple sleep test done at home, in your own bed, with a few sensors. It does not measure brain waves; it follows breathing and oxygen.

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An unattended recording that includes at least airflow, respiratory effort and oximetry. The AASM 2017 guideline recommends polysomnography or a technically adequate HSAT in uncomplicated adults with a high likelihood of moderate to severe sleep apnea; if the HSAT is negative or inadequate, polysomnography should be done.

Source: Kapur VK, Auckley DH, Chowdhuri S et al. Clinical practice guideline for diagnostic testing for adult obstructive sleep apnea: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. J Clin Sleep Med. 2017;13(3):479-504. doi:10.5664/jcsm.6506

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