By Ryan Macht, MS4
Faculty Peer Reviewed
On January 11th, the New York City Health Department announced its plans for the National Salt Reduction Initiative, a public health proposal designed to …
Category: Cardiology
Clinical Correlations
The Heart in Acromegaly
September 1, 2010
By Ari Pollack, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
The onset of acromegaly is subtle, and its progression is usually very slow. In fact, the usual interval from the onset of symptoms …
Myths and Realities: Heart and Wine
August 26, 2010
By Aditya Mattoo, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Not too long ago, a patient came to my clinic and said (I’m paraphrasing of course), “I never cared for alcohol, doctor, so I …
Selected Discussion of Presentation From The American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Sessions
August 24, 2010
By Robert Donnino, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
The 59th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) took place in Atlanta on March 14-16, 2010. Despite inclement weather in …
Chronic Stable Angina 2.0
August 4, 2010
By Brad Pfeffer, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Case: A 75- year-old non-smoking male with a history of type II diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia comes to clinic with several months of stable …
Appropriateness for Revascularization in Stable Angina
July 22, 2010
Ramin Shayegan Hastings MD, Jonathan Willner MD, and Steven Sedlis MD
Introduction to Cases:
During the past several weeks, we have posted a series of cases addressing the appropriate treatment for patients with stable coronary artery disease. We have focused …
Appropriateness for Revascularization in Stable Angina
July 1, 2010
Introduction to Cases:
During the upcoming weeks, we will post a series of cases addressing the appropriate treatment for patients with stable coronary artery disease. We will be focus on indications for revascularization in stable angina. In …
Appropriateness for Revascularization in Stable Angina
June 9, 2010
Introduction to Cases:
During the upcoming weeks, we will post a series of cases addressing the appropriate treatment for patients with stable coronary artery disease. We will be focus on indications for revascularization in stable …