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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today