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Why is an ecg performed during a sleep study and what can be found ?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

ECG: Measures heart rate & heart rhythm, to determine if any abnormalities show up during different stages of sleep.

Answered 8/29/2013

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