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Jim Stocks, M.D.
UTHCT Center for Sleep Disorders
- What is sleep apnea?
- How common is sleep apnea?
- Who is at risk for sleep apnea?
- What are symptoms and complications?
- What is the link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure? How can sleep apnea injure the heart?
- What treatments are available for sleep apnea?
- What is a sleep center?
- Please describe CPAP and BiPAP.
- What commonly blocks the airway in obstructive sleep apnea?
- What's the difference between central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea?
- Do some obstructive sleep apnea patients need surgery?