What’s keeping you or those you love up at night? Could be a sleep
disorder. Some sleep problems can lead to serious health issues such as
heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, fatigue-related motor vehicle
accidents, and decreased quality of life.
Sleeping difficulties shouldn’t be ignored. In fact, neglecting sleep
at night may cause a variety of problems during the day including fatigue,
sleepiness, and the inability to concentrate. At the Excela Advanced Sleep
Center our experienced team of sleep physician-specialists, all board
certified in sleep medicine, along with our sleep professionals, offer
help and hope.
Located At:
Excela Advanced Sleep Center - Medical Commons Five 522 West Newton Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-830-8646
Excela Advanced Sleep Center - Latrobe Hospital One Mellon Way
Latrobe, PA 15601
1-877-771-1234
About Our Services
Those sleep disorders we diagnose include:
Sleep Apnea - The most notable symptom being loud snoring
Insomnia - difficulty falling asleep, experiencing “racing”
thoughts while trying to sleep; waking at night and having difficultly
falling back to sleep
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Narcolepsy
Restless leg syndrome – “crawling” sensation in the legs;
leg cramps that wake you up or keep you from sleeping
Circadian rhythm disorders - Usually linked to shift work or jet lag
Nocturnal myoclonus - Strong kicking movement of the legs during sleep
Sleep-related movements and behaviors such as nightmares, sleep walking,
sleep talking and seizures
Some sleep problems may be treated with medication, while others may be
resolved by changing a sleep schedule or habits. When appropriate, physical
and behavioral modification, such a stress reduction, biofeedback or psychotherapy,
may be added to the treatment plan. In a few cases, surgery may be recommended.
Sleep apnea may be treated with a combination of weight reduction and
a mask worn during sleep.
A physician referral is needed.
What is a Sleep Study?
A sleep study — or polysomnogram — consists of placing small
electrodes on your scalp, face and legs. The test is completely painless
and is conducted in one of three convenient locations, in a hotel-like
setting to create a relaxing environment in which to rest. While you sleep,
registered polysomnographic technicians will monitor your:
Air flow from your nose and mouth
Body movements
Heart rate
Oxygen saturation
Snoring
Most sleep studies take two nights to complete. Occasionally, there are
disorders that may require additional studies. Our clinical team will
determine if you need further studies or other procedures.
Need more information?
For more information about sleep disorders, call:
1-877-771-1234
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