A 65-year-old obese man with loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas presents with daytime sleepiness and poor concentration. Blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg...

Question

A 65-year-old obese man with loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas presents with daytime sleepiness and poor concentration. Blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic investigation?

Accepted Answer

Overnight polysomnography (sleep study)

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Chest X-ray

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Spirometry

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CT scan of the brain

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Arterial blood gas at rest only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Obstructive sleep apnoea

A 65-year-old obese man with loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas presents with daytime sleepiness and poor concentration. Blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic investigation?