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A member asked:
I have a sleep study monday for sleep apnea/ a fib , what tests will the do before sleep study?
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During the study: The study is likely to include an ekg and rhythm amd breathing monitoring, plus most important your pulse oximetry (oxygen saturation in the blood). Pre and post blood pressure is also usually obtained.
Answered 7/17/2015
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