CURE FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked arterial and metabolic disease questions.
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What tests are done at the CURE Center to measure arterial disease and its root causes?
There is a scientific understanding of the arterial disease (which causes heart attack, stroke and dementia) that is not offered by mainstream medical care. New testing methods and technology enable the CureCenter to offer more individualized and effective treatments…
When is genetic testing important?
Genetic testing should be chosen with an emphasis on tests for which there is a treatment decision that can change the gene expression. Gene expression is the process by which our genes create proteins that perform different functions in our body, such as building and repairing tissues or fighting off infections…
What is a Coronary Artery Calcium Score?
A coronary artery calcium scan, which determines your coronary artery calcium score, is useful as a screening tool for those who are not known to have arterial disease…
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