What is a PSG sleep study?

Also known as: PSG, polysomnography, polysomnogram test.

The PSG sleep study, or polysomnography, is a standard sleep study used to identify sleep disorders. The test measures several variables, including heart rate and breathing, to help determine which sleep disorder might be present.


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