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At-home sleep study

Sleep affects your blood pressure and your heart. An at-home sleep study checks how well you sleep, in your own bed. MCVA coordinates it for you.

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Medically reviewed by Michael Ghalchi, MD, FACC · Review date: Pending review

The short answer

At-home sleep study, in brief.

What it is: A test you do at home, in your own bed. Sensors on your skin record your breathing, heart rate and movements while you sleep. MCVA coordinates the study for you.
Why you might need it: Poor sleep can lead to high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation, and raise your risk of hardening of the arteries. Snoring and gasping are well-known signs of a sleep problem, but so are broken or restless sleep, morning headaches and low energy during the day.
How long it takes: You wear the sensors while you sleep at home. Your team will tell you how long to plan for.
How to prepare: Our team will tell you if there is anything you need to do before your test.
Do I need a referral?: No. You don't need a referral to see Dr. Ghalchi. At your visit, he decides with you which tests make sense.
Insurance: Covered by most plans when medically necessary. We check your benefits before your test.
Results: Dr. Ghalchi goes over the results with you and, if needed, helps you choose a treatment.

Right here in our office

Tested here, read by Dr. Ghalchi.

The tests you may need are done right here in our office, quickly — sometimes the same day. A sleep study is the one test on this list you do at home, and MCVA coordinates it for you. Dr. Ghalchi reads your studies and goes over the results with you, and every report is in your patient portal.

MCVA does not do coronary calcium scans, coronary CT angiography or cardiac MRI in our office. If you need one, we arrange it for you.

Signs of a sleep problem

Snoring and gasping are well-known signs. Others are broken or restless sleep, headaches in the morning, and low energy during the day.

These can come from insomnia, obstructive or central sleep apnea, or a problem with the pattern of your sleep cycles.

Why it matters for your heart

Poor sleep can lead to high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation. It can also raise your risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), affect your mood, and make everyday tasks harder.

How it works

During the study, sensors on your skin collect information about your breathing, heart rate and movements. The results help find out whether a sleep disorder is causing your symptoms.

Questions

Common questions.

Do I have to sleep somewhere else?

No. It is an at-home sleep study, done in your own bed. MCVA coordinates it for you.

What does it check?

Your breathing, heart rate and movements while you sleep.

Do I need a referral?

No. You don't need a referral to see Dr. Ghalchi. At your visit, he decides with you which tests make sense.

Who goes over my results?

Dr. Ghalchi goes over the results with you and, if needed, helps you choose a treatment.

Is it covered by insurance?

Covered by most plans when medically necessary. We check your benefits before your test. Questions? Call us at 212-686-0066.

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Choose an open time online, or call and we’ll find one with you. Same-day appointments available, in-network with most major plans, no referral needed.