Sleep Evaluation Center

Now Offering Home Sleep Studies!

Home apnea monitoring prevents an unnecessary overnight stay away from home for many patients. Read one case study of how one patient was effectively screened with our new home apnea monitoring system.

Sleep apnea is recognized as a serious health problem that impacts about 20 percent of U.S. adults; however, more than 80 percent remain undiagnosed and untreated. Sleep apnea is especially important when evaluating patients who suffer from:

• Hypertension
• Type II diabetes
• Obesity
• Heart failure

Clinical evidence has shown that sleep apnea impacts 37–77 percent of these patient populations. Treatment (various modernized forms of positive airway pressure) can improve:

• Blood pressure
• Ejection fraction
• Insulin sensitivity and glucose control

Traditionally, patients suspected of having sleep apnea were tested overnight in a sleep lab, but not anymore. The Sleep Evaluation Center now offers home sleep testing (HST) for sleep apnea.

While you sleep a device records and measurements the heart rate, blood oxygen levels and airflow. Tests are sent to one of our sleep specialists, who will evaluate and interpret the results. Based on the results of the home test, we will determine the appropriate course of treatment.

Many sleep problems can be successfully treated. For almost 30 years, the Sleep Evaluation Center has provided progressive, proven methods to help thousands of men and women improve the quality of their lives through better sleep. A team of specialists provides comprehensive patient care for adults who have difficulty sleeping at night, struggle to stay awake in the daytime or experience unusual movements or behaviors in their sleep.

Our Sleep Specialists can diagnose and provide treatment recommendations for most sleep problems, including:

• Daytime sleepiness
• Insomnia and other disturbed sleep patterns
• Loud snoring 
• Sleep apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Neurological sleep disorders
• Nocturnal seizures
• Restless leg syndrome
• Shift-work disorders
• Sleepwalking
• Other unusual sleep phenomena and sleep difficulties associated with other illnesses, such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, epilepsy and lung or heart disease

Multidisciplinary Case Review
Cases are reviewed weekly at a multidisciplinary conference. The Staff includes a sleep-trained uulmonologist, a neurologist/neurophysiologist, and two renowned sleep research physiologists in addition to respiratory therapists, polysomnographic technologists, oral surgeons and otolaryngologists skilled in sleep disorders.

Sleep Like An Angel

Do you have difficulty falling asleep?
Do you wake up frequently or unrefreshed?.

If you suspect you are suffering from a sleep problem, please consult your physician for treatment. If further examination is needed, your doctor can arrange for you to visit the Sleep Evaluation Center. You may also contact us directly to find out more about our services at (818) 885-5344.

The Sleep Evaluation Center has provided progressive, proven methods to help hundreds of men and women improve the quality of their lives through better sleep. A team of specialists provide comprehensive patient care for adults who have difficulty sleeping at night, struggle to stay awake in the daytime, or experience unusual movements or behaviors during sleep.

Unsurpassed Sleep Medicine

The Center maintains full accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, whose criteria assure the highest quality of care for patients with sleep disorders. Our Sleep Center Specialists have broad expertise and use sophisticated equipment to effectively monitor patients with unusual behaviors or movements during sleep.

Sometimes there is a multifaceted reason for a sleep problem. Through their comprehensive approach, our specialists delve into possible sleep issue contributors such as neurological, medical or psychiatric concerns. In addition, they evaluate the role of epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression, or heart or lung disease in sleep.

Sleep Apnea Support Group

For those who suffer from sleep apnea, we provide a free Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Support Group. Participants learn how to improve sleep comfort, eliminate side effects and reduce the need for treatment, as well as discuss new treatment options and ways to cope with their disease. Meetings are held in the evening on the first Wednesday of every other month at the Sleep Center. Call (818) 885-8500, ext. 2782 for more details.

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