When you come to us for help, we ask you to complete a survey, such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) questionnaire, that helps determine which additional studies are appropriate for you. You may be asked to spend the night at the center where our specially trained staff perform an overnight sleep study. Our sleep physicians use the following studies to evaluate sleep disorders: Polysomnogram An overnight sleep study to observe and monitor your breathing, heart rate and oxygen level during sleep. Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) A daytime study that measures the speed of falling asleep.

Inova's sleep disorder teams encompass physicians trained in the field of sleep medicine, as well as technical staff including registered polysomnographic technologists who have additional experience in respiratory care, neurodiagnostics and cardiac monitoring. Scheduling A physician referral may be needed to schedule a sleep study. Call your physician and ask him or her to fax your referral to the sleep disorder clinic where you would like to make an appointment.

Support Groups Inova Alexandria Hospital hosts support groups for patients who are diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing. For more information, call Inova Alexandria Neurodiagnostic and Sleep Assessment Center – Alexandria at 703-504-3220. Sleep Study FAQ Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to learn about when you should visit a sleep center, insurance, referrals, and how a sleep study works.

Are you considering getting a sleep study done? Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) people commonly have before visiting a sleep lab.

Inova Hospital Stroke Program Leadership Meet the highly qualified physicians who lead the stroke programs at each of our five hospitals: Laith Rafi Altaweel, MD System Medical Director, Stroke Program, Inova Neurosciences Pouya Tahsili Fahadan, MD Medical Director, Stroke Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital Dan Dinescu, MD Medical Director, Neurocritical Care, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Edward David Greenberg, MD Neurointerventional Radiology, Program Lead, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Jaswinder S.

The Inova Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Program provides exceptional care to our patients through screenings, advanced imaging and treatments, surgical intervention, and rehabilitation. We combine the latest technologies with compassionate and individualized support. All of our hospitals have in-hospital stroke experts who work effectively with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and coordinated care teams for prompt and effective treatment of acute strokes, as well as rehabilitative care and post stroke medical management. Each Inova hospital has a dedicated Stroke Medical Director.

Information for Referring Physicians The goal of the Inova Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Program is to partner with referring physicians to deliver efficient, effective and personalized care for patients requiring care for stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. Through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, the Program provides a network of non-surgical and surgical specialists trained in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

When a Stroke Strikes – BE FAST Expand Content Not sure whether a person's symptoms are a stroke? B.E.F.A.S.T. and quickly check for any of these signs of stroke: B = Balance – Is the person suddenly having trouble with balance or coordination? E = Eyes – Is the person experiencing blurred or double vision or a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes? F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb?  A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Stroke Outcomes We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for our patients who have experienced a stroke. We continually monitor our outcomes data to help us keep our services and standards at a high level.