CURE FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked arterial and metabolic disease questions.
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What is sleep apnea and why should I test for it?
Sleep apnea is characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. This can occur when the muscles at the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open, causing an individual to struggle for air…
What are LDL and HDL and how do they affect my health?
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) are two types of lipoproteins (particles made of protein and fats/lipids) that transport cholesterol in the bloodstream…
Heart Attack? Stroke? The smoking gun might be your “smoking gums.”
Oral health has a bigger impact on your overall health than you likely suspect. Inflammation and disease in the mouth can have a negative impact throughout your whole body and lead to some very serious conditions…
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