The skeptical cardiologist recently gave a lecture on the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) to the cardiology trainees at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Initially, I sought to
The skeptical cardiologist recently gave a virtual presentation for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine Grand Rounds which was an update on recent studies examining the therapeutic benefit of
This is an update of a post first written in 2016. As we approach New Years Day 2021 undoubtedly many of you will be resolving to begin or expand your
The skeptical cardiologist has been pointing out for some time that dietary advice to universally restrict consumption of saturated fats is not scientifically based. Different foods present different types of
For some time now the skeptical cardiologist has been obsessed with discovering the best tool to measure body fat. It’s clear that the fat that gathers around our heart and
For far too long, many patients have undergone a cardiac test that carries grave risks with the misunderstanding that they are getting the definitive assessment of their coronary arteries. Chances
When should you take your once daily BP meds? Increasingly, the skeptical cardiologist has been recommending to patients that they take BP meds at bedtime as evidence has mounted that
The skeptical cardiologist this morning was greeted by headlines announcing that an international panel of 14 unbiased researchers had concluded that it was OK for humans to continue eating red
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today