In 2019 (on National Coffee Day!) the skeptical cardiologist revealed that he was a coffee snob and addict. Despite my love of coffee, as a scientist, I try to approach
Only one consumer device has been FDA-approved to identify PVCs but Alivecor’s Kardia ECG may diagnose normal sinus rhythm even if it identifies PVCs in your ECG In 2021 I
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
In the last few weeks the skeptical cardiologist has had a run on patients with premature atrial contractions (PACs). I’ve discussed in detail premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) here and here.
The skeptical cardiologist still feels that KardiaPro has eliminated use of long term monitoring devices for most of his afib patients However not all my afib patients are willing and
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
One of the many things I enjoy about writing this blog is the interesting comments and questions that readers post. Many of them stimulate me to better answer and inform
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today