Question 1

my husband did an at home sleep study.  we got the stardust results but have no idea what they mean.  can anyone help interpret?

Accepted Answer

Need a consult: Whomever you received the stardust home monitor from needs to have a follow-up appointment with you to go over the results.  Do not rely upon internet explanations.

Question 2

how long does it take to have the results of sleep study??

Accepted Answer

Depends: upon the process at the place doing the sleep study.  Although the results can probably be determined by the following day, these results should be interpreted by the ordering physician.  You should ask the doctor who ordered the test when to expect results, or schedule an appointment with the doctor to discuss the results.

Question 3

i didn't get much sleep last night or before and i have a sleep study test tonight. will it effect results?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Let the technician know what happened... Or consider giving them a call in case they would like to reschedule you...

Question 4

could you explain to me if a pahi of 64.9 is high in a sleep study? what does odi mean in a sleep study. is the number 66.3 high? please explain?

Accepted Answer

: The results of PAHI ( apnea),events are usually reported out as so many per hour. Over 30 per hour is severe sleep apnea. Less than 5 per hour is mild. ODI is the number of oxygen desaturation events per hour. ODI and PAHI events usually correlate well with each other. Check with your physician for the official conclusions of your sleep study &amp;whether you have significant obstructive sleep apnea

Question 5

what does a myoclonic index of 40.5 mean  on my sleep study report?

Accepted Answer

Myoclonus: are - muscle contractions in the form of "jerks" or twitches, Index 0f 40.5 means approx 41 jerks per hour which seems high and may be related to a pain disorder as the main cause of your underlying sleep disorder.

Question 6

what does a sleep study apnea score of 46 mean? what are my next steps?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: An Apnea Hypopnea Index of 46 suggests moderate sleep apnea. Your sleep specialist will need to determine why this is happening before a treatment can be recommended. It is safe to assume that you will be started on a trial of CPAP or BiPAP before any alternate treatments such as head and neck surgery are explored. If obesity is a contributing factor, effective management must include weight loss.

Question 7

what does "slerp architecture indicated absence of deep sleep" mean on sleep study?

Accepted Answer

See below: Technically, it means that you did not have any Stage 3 non-REM sleep during your study. Practically speaking, however, it is most likely a reflection of the fact that people do not get a "normal" night sleep during one night in a sleep lab. It is not unusual to see no deep sleep, and even no REM sleep, during a first night in a sleep lab.

Question 8

31 yr old female.  i am tired a lot. have had a sleep study twice and both were normal.  and always hot. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Would do MSLT: If you are still tired even though two sleep studies are normal, you may need a nap study called an MSLT to make sure you don't have narcolepsy.  ThIs is a condition of excessive sleepiness. It is very treatable. Remember not to drive while sleepy! Good luck.

Question 9

help quick please! i'm 18 and didn't get good sleep last night but i have a sleep study tonight, will it be okay or will it affect my results?

Accepted Answer

Relax: I am assuming that since a sleep study was ordered there is some history of sleeping problems so last night's poor sleep shouldn't afffect the outcome of the results. You may sleep better or worse during the study but regardless the experts will be able to tell what is what and the information will be useful in getting you to consistantly healthier sleep.

Question 10

i had a sleep study done and my ahi was74.7 is this considered bad and can i have surgery based on these results? also what kind of surgery is it?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Apnea: Not sure what the number should be, but surgery results are disappointing in my experience. It is worth any amount of trouble and persistence to get comfortable with CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) for relief of this condition. It changes people's whole lives for the better if they are willing to go through the adjustment.

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Sleep study results what do they mean

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My husband did an at home sleep study. we got the stardust results but have no idea what they mean. can anyone help interpret?

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How long does it take to have the results of sleep study??

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I didn't get much sleep last night or before and i have a sleep study test tonight. will it effect results?

A member asked:

Could you explain to me if a pahi of 64.9 is high in a sleep study? what does odi mean in a sleep study. is the number 66.3 high? please explain?

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What does a myoclonic index of 40.5 mean on my sleep study report?

A member asked:

What does a sleep study apnea score of 46 mean? what are my next steps?

A member asked:

What does "slerp architecture indicated absence of deep sleep" mean on sleep study?

A member asked:

31 yr old female. i am tired a lot. have had a sleep study twice and both were normal. and always hot. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Help quick please! i'm 18 and didn't get good sleep last night but i have a sleep study tonight, will it be okay or will it affect my results?

A member asked:

I had a sleep study done and my ahi was74.7 is this considered bad and can i have surgery based on these results? also what kind of surgery is it?

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