Sleep studies and CPAP trialsSleep DisordersMany patients experience sleeping difficulties and the department deals with a wide variety of patients. Sleep clinics are held at CVS Health, Ashford and whilst majority of referrals are for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), patients with other disorders like Narcolepsy, Delayed Sleep Phase syndrome, Parasomnias are also assessed in the clinics. 
Obstructive Sleep ApnoeaObstructive Sleep apnoea is a very common condition where the airway narrows whilst patients are asleep causing loud snoring interspersed with episodes when patients appear to stop breathing (apnoeic episodes). Patients often have disrupted sleep patterns and often fall asleep when watching television or driving. The condition is diagnosed by recording the breathing activity during sleep (Sleep Study).This is usually carried out at home. The patient is given a monitor which they need to hook up to before they sleep. This is usually for one night only and all the data is then downloaded on to a computer. This not only tells the doctor about the presence or otherwise of sleep apnoea, but also indicates the severity of the problem. Obstructive sleep apnoea usually goes undiagnosed or undetected as most of the symptoms caused by it are non-specific i.e. tiredness during the day, waking up at night to pass water, feeling very warm when asleep or even sweating and waking up with a dry mouth. Most people with sleep apnoea snore but it is not an exclusive symptom. Sleep apnoea also increases the risk of high blood pressure (Hypertension), palpitations (Fibrillation of the heart), Strokes and Diabetes. Hence it is extremely important to treat Sleep apnoea to prevent these complications. It is usually treated with a mask (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - CPAP) |
Call our clinics on 0845 6808699 or 01323 410400
Our PhilosophyCVS Health believes in a quality-assured approach to delivering state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions quickly and efficiently in an environment that is convenient and affordable. Latest NewsHEART DISEASE IN THE YOUNG – SCREENING PROGRAMMEMay 28th, 2009 Although heart disease in the young is very rare, it can have tragic consequences. Most people are aware of young people who have ‘dropped down dead’ on the sports field. This is a personal tragedy for those involved but also undermines the confidence of those around, and can become a disincentive to the enjoyment of sport, the [...] New heart-check service boosts local health care in HailshamApril 22nd, 2009 The Hailsham Cardiology Service team with Wealden MP Charles Hendry and Mrs Elizabeth Post, the first patient to be treated under the service. A new heart check service in Hailsham, run by local GPs and CVS Health, has been welcomed as a major boost for local health care provision. The Hailsham Community Cardiology Service will be run from [...] Breaking BBC NewsUniversal flu jab 'edges closer'May 22nd, 2013 Feet home to more than 100 fungiMay 22nd, 2013 Deadly virus kills Tunisian manMay 21st, 2013 Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TBMay 22nd, 2013 Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'May 22nd, 2013 |
|
|
|