Skepticism in Science and Cardiology
I’m often asked by new patients why I call myself the skeptical cardiologist. Some are concerned that a skeptical attitude may not be the best one in their physician. But
September 17, 2023 13 Comments
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A Change In Practice
Dwight Enys is a fictional doctor during the American War of Independence who plays a prominent role in the BBC Series “Poldark”. Like all 18th century doctors, he has little beyond blood
July 4, 2020 7 Comments
How Common Are Inaccurate Coronary Artery Calcium Scans?
One reason the skeptical cardiologist has been so enthusiastic about coronary calcium (CAC) scans is that I have found them to be highly reproducible and highly accurate.Unlike most imaging tests
September 17, 2019 31 Comments
A Patient’s Confusing Journey Into The Quagmire Of Cardiac Imaging: A Cautionary Tale
Mary-Ann, a reader from the north, provides today’s post. Her story illustrates how easily medical care can veer off the rails while it is simultaneously railroading patients. It is a
August 30, 2019 10 Comments
A Patient's Confusing Journey Into The Quagmire Of Cardiac Imaging: A Cautionary Tale
Mary-Ann, a reader from the north, provides today’s post. Her story illustrates how easily medical care can veer off the rails while it is simultaneously railroading patients. It is a
August 30, 2019 10 Comments
What Is A Cardiologist?
The skeptical cardiologist recently received a cease and desist letter from a lawyer representing Dr. Steven Gundry who felt I was defaming the goop doctor and supplement peddler by saying he
August 24, 2019 18 Comments
How To Be A Victorian Doctor: The Importance of Portent
For some time the skeptical cardiologist has been seeking information about the practice of medicine and cardiology during the Victorian era. Why the Victorian era? Because my favorite writer, Charles
June 20, 2019 4 Comments
A Voodoo Coronary Calcium Scan Could Save Your Life
The skeptical cardiologist received this reader comment recently: So I went and got a Cardiac Calcium Score on my own since my cardiologist wouldn’t order one because he says they
June 7, 2019 14 Comments
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today
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