Test Overview. Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein.This cholesterol-protein package is called a lipoprotein.est Overview. Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein.
Upper airway surgery is an important treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly for those who have failed or cannot tolerate positive airway pressure therapy. Surgery aims to reduce anatomical upper airway obstruction in the nose, oropharynx, and hypopharynx.
Recognized cardiovascular complications of OSA and resultant pathology Recognized cardiovascular Resultant cardiac complications of OSA pathology Arterial stiffness ASHD Hypertension LV dysfunction, stroke Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Angina, AMI Cerebrovascular disease Stroke, cognitive decline Cardiac arrhythmia Sudden death, stroke ...