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Sleep study; Polysomnogram; Rapid eye movement studies
A normal test result shows usual or normal patterns of brain waves and muscle movements during sleep, without frequent breathing problems.
Abnormal results may confirm a suspected sleep disorder. For example, episodes of stopped breathing during sleep is called sleep apnea.
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Review Date: 08/28/2009
Reviewed By: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Department of Anatomy Neurological Surgery,
University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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