Question

A 48-year-old obese man complains of loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime somnolence. His Epworth Sleepiness Scale score is 15. Blood pressure is 150/95 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?

Accepted Answer

Polysomnography in a sleep laboratory

Answer

Overnight oximetry alone at home

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Echocardiography

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Arterial blood gas analysis

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Spirometry with bronchodilator testing

Practice question

A 48-year-old obese man complains of loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime somnolence. His Epworth Sleepiness Scale score is 15. Blood pressure is 150/95 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?