Flu season is just around the corner, which means it is time for you to ponder whether to get a flu shot. The skeptical cardiologist may have been on the fence
Individuals who have engaged in an active and exemplary lifestyle free of any symptoms lifelong can still be at extremely high risk for heart attack and sudden death. In June
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
The skeptical cardiologist attempted to answer the question “Should you take a statin drug if you feel fine over the age of 75 years ?” in 2018. When I wrote
In 2007, at a time when I was leaving a cardiology practice in Louisville and moving to one in St. Louis, I decided that I needed to add interpretation of
Arguably, the most prominent “longevity doctor” in the world is now Peter Attia. His book “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” which was published a year ago has sold
The skeptical cardiologist may reach the ripe old age of sixty-nine years shortly. It’s not a number I’m particularly comfortable with but one in my opinion that is vastly superior
Although a healthy diet and lifestyle are key factors in reducing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and atrial fibrillation not all cardiovascular disease is related to lifestyle. Some individuals, no matter
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today