In a previous post, the skeptical cardiologist enthusiastically proclaimed CCTA as the ideal tool for assessing stable individuals for the presence, characteristics, and severity of atherosclerotic plaque (aka the atherosclerotic
Preventive cardiologists have a wonderful tool for noninvasively identifying plaque (atherosclerosis) in the arteries to the heart: the coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan. Since 1/3 of Americans die from atherosclerotic
The recent sudden, unexpected death of prominent soccer journalist Grant Wahl from a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm prompted the skeptical cardiologist to resuscitate his dormant article on measuring the aorta
Now that you’ve completed your Rockport Walking Test and have generated an estimate of your cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) you are likely eager to know how your estimated MVO2 compares to
The skeptical cardiologist frequently encounters patients who have normal hearts but very abnormal electrocardiograms (ECGs). I usually advise such individuals to keep a copy of the ECG on their person
CVCT CardioBrief published online earlier this week a letter from a group of “clinicians, researchers and imaging specialists” who are concerned about the “presentation, interpretation and media coverage of the
While campaigning in Las Vegas last October, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders began experiencing tightness in his chest. He was rushed to a hospital where he was diagnosed with a heart
The ISCHEMIA (International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness With Medical And Invasive Approaches) study was first presented at the 2019 AHA meeting and provided further evidence that a conservative approach
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today