The abnormal heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation (AF), often occurs silently. The individual experiencing it feels no symptoms. For those of us over age 55 years there is a lifetime risk
The skeptical cardiologist first mentioned the Watchman left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) device in a cynical post on advertising for medical devices and drugs that I experienced at the American
Atrial fibrillation occurs when the normal, regular, synchronous action of the upper chambers of the heart becomes chaotic, rapid, and inefficient. Some who go into atrial fibrillation know it right
The skeptical cardiologist has empowered many of his patients to self-monitor their diagnosed cardiac rhythm abnormalities and undiagnosed palpitations with personal ECG devices by AliveCor or Apple Watch. If they
Last week the skeptical cardiologist was contacted by Tom Avril, a science/health reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer who wanted to discuss the stroke and cardiac problems that John Fetterman, the
As we approach the eve of the New Year, the skeptical cardiologist recognizes that many of you will be consuming vast quantities of alcohol tomorrow night. Whether this is done
I wrote this article about a year ago and it was originally published on the GE website. My conclusion is that although AI ECG is promising, the technology needs further
Recently I spoke to a cardiothoracic surgeon in Florida who was going to be performing a bypass operation on a patient of mine. To my surprise, despite the patient never
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today