Center for Sleep Disorders
Jersey City Medical Center
Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans but very often go unrecognized by both patients and medical professionals.
Inability to get a good night’s sleep may impair work or school performance, increase the risk of injury on the job or while driving, and affect personal relationships. Failure to address a sleep disorder can have a serious effect on one’s health.
The Center for Sleep Disorders at Jersey City Medical Center can help identify the underlying conditions causing sleep disorders and offer treatments to address them. The Center uses a series of non-invasive tests to identify the presence of a sleep disorder. After testing, a Board-Certified physician will review the results and recommend a customized treatment program.
The Sleep Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located adjacent to the main hospital campus and provides professional consultation, diagnostic and treatment services for patients age 5 years and older, for all types of sleep disorders. The Center is under the medical direction of Chaudhry Aman, MD, a board certified sleep specialist with experience in treating a variety of sleep disorders. Dr. Aman reviews and interprets sleep studies and provides referring physicians with your diagnosis.
Inside the new Center for Sleep Disorders, patients will enjoy the comfort of our private, hotel-like testing suites and are attended to by top clinical specialists in the state. The Center for Sleep Disorders at Jersey City Medical Center makes the process of improving your sleep health simple and will quickly get you on the pathway to better sleep and better health.
Center for Sleep Disorders at Jersey City Medical Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Conditions:
- Insomnia
- Sleep Apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Parasomnia (Sleepwalking)
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Symptoms:
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Involuntary Dozing
- Difficulty Falling/Staying Asleep
- Unusually Loud Snoring
- Kicking Movement of the Legs During Sleep
- Decreased Memory/Concentration
- Depression
Studies Conducted at the Sleep Center
The Center conducts tests using sophisticated diagnostic equipment to monitor brain, heart, respiratory, and muscle activity during sleep. The Center can perform testing on anyone aged 3 and older:
Polysomnography (PSG): Monitors a person’s sleep in order to identify sleep disorders and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Home Polysomnography (HSAT) testing is available and is a convenient way to undergo testing and confirm a diagnosis of sleep apnea. Patients must meet clinical criteria in order to utilize home testing. PSG testing at home utilizes a small portable testing unit worn overnight by the patient.
PSG with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Titration: For sleep-related breathing disorders. When a home-based CPAP machine is recommended, the patient will first receive this test at the Center to determine the clinically appropriate and most comfortable settings for the CPAP machine.
Split Night Study: During a PSG, the technical staff may identify conditions that warrant terminating the PSG and beginning a CPAP titration study that same night
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): Conducted during the daytime, the patient takes a series of naps while monitored by sleep testing equipment. This test measures a person’s ability to fully awaken from sleep and is used for people with excessive daytime sleepiness. It is frequently done with a PSG.
Measurement of Wakefulness Test (MWT): Measures a person’s ability to stay awake during conditions of limited sensory stimulation. This test is useful for those who must demonstrate the ability to stay awake to perform job duties safely, i.e. pilots, truck drivers, and heavy machine operators.
A Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Nap: A PAP nap is a daytime study for patients who have anxiety about starting PAP therapy, are claustrophobic, or are having difficulty tolerating PAP therapy for their sleep-related breathing disorder.
Following your sleep study, our sleep medicine specialists will review your results and recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your diagnosis. Treatment options may include lifestyle modifications, CPAP therapy, medication, or other therapies when clinically appropriate.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Since sleep-related breathing disorders are associated with an increased risk of Hypertension, Cardiac Disease, and Stroke, it is important to get a diagnosis as soon as possible so that treatment may begin. A sleep specialist will initiate a treatment plan which may include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for breathing disorders, medication, behavioral modification, or consultation with another medical specialist, such as an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician.
CPAP Clinic
Have you been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and have trouble using CPAP? Is your mask leaking during the night? Are you having discomfort and irritation with your mask? Are you completely frustrated with CPAP and need help?
Our experienced Clinical Sleep Educator can assist you with all your issues. From difficulty falling asleep, poor mask fit, mask leaks, claustrophobia or trouble breathing with the mask. Our 30-45 minute clinic will review, educate and advise you with the appropriate recommendations to improve overall compliance.
Contact the Sleep Center today to schedule an appointment.
Download CPAP Clinic Flyer (PDF)
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGNS)
For patients who are unable to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) may be another treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
HGNS is an implanted therapy that works inside the body during sleep. The system senses your breathing and delivers gentle stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the muscles of the tongue. This helps move the tongue slightly forward to keep the airway open so you can breathe more regularly throughout the night.
Who May Be a Candidate?
You may be a candidate for hypoglossal nerve stimulation if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
- Have tried CPAP therapy but are unable to tolerate or benefit from it
Your sleep medicine specialist will determine whether hypoglossal nerve stimulation is an appropriate treatment option based on your symptoms, medical history, and clinical evaluation.
Request an Appointment
If you have obstructive sleep apnea and have been unable to tolerate CPAP therapy, our sleep medicine specialists can determine whether hypoglossal nerve stimulation may be an appropriate treatment option.
Location
The Center for Sleep Disorders at Jersey City Medical Center
410 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Request an Appointment now or call call 201-915-2020 to schedule an appointment with the Center for Sleep Disorders at Jersey City Medical Center.
For more information or for a physician referral, please call
1-888-724-7123.