cardiovascular Archives

Artery Heart Disease is Different in Women

William H. Bestermann, Jr., MD - 6/7/2021 - 0

There is no better example of the disconnect between what we know and what we do than in the case of women with heart artery disease.

Why We Need to Unlock the Full Potential of Primary Care

William H. Bestermann MD and Patricia Salber MD, MBA - 7/19/2020 - 5

There are powerful reasons to move to a value-based primary care system. Highly effective Primary Care 3.0 is an indispensable piece of that effort.

Lecithin Supplements: Weighing Risks vs. Benefits

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 7/2/2020 - 222

Before you take lecithin supplements, you should weigh the lack of credible evidence of benefits against scientific literature that suggests safety concerns.

What is the Value of iPSC Technology in Cardiac Research?

Chieh-Ju Lu, D.Phil - 5/5/2020 - 0

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are important tools in many areas of cardiac research including disease modeling, drug development & transplantation.

Telehealth Project to Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients During COVID Crisis

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 4/23/2020 - 1

A telehealth project to improve treatment for patients at highest risk for stroke has been launched by PPAHS and supported by a BMS-Pfizer Alliance Grant

Heart Attacks: When Will We Finally Do What Needs to be Done?

William H. Bestermann, Jr., MD - 10/9/2019 - 1

{Updated 10/9/19] Surgery and stenting don’t prevent heart attacks in stable patients. We already know how to do that with medical management, so why aren’t we doing it?

Innovative Health Technologies Are Improving Care for Heart Disease

Campbell Rogers, M.D., F.A.C.C. - 9/4/2019 - 0

Health technologies that improve clinical care & support patient engagement will reinvigorate efforts to improve outcomes. Here are some that lead the pack.

Loneliness: A Danger to Your Health

Stephen C Schimpff, MD, MACP - 8/15/2019 - 2

Loneliness not only causes emotional discomfort, it also impacts key physiologic parameters leading to multiple disease states and early death.

TAVR, Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare

Fahed Bitar, MD - 8/6/2019 - 0

Minimally-invasive procedures such as TAVR and a team-based approach to medicine are two types of innovation that provide patients with better overall care.

Erectile Dysfunction: Is It a Sign of Heart Disease?

William H. Bestermann, Jr., MD - 7/14/2019 - 4

Erectile dysfunction may be an early warning sign of arterial disease because the health of the penile arteries reflects the health of the rest of the arteries as well.

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What You Need to Know About Plant-Based Diets

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 5/6/2019 - 11

Many people believe that a plant-based diet is good for you. But to really qualify for this designation, it must be supported by well-designed studies.

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Substance Abuse & Comorbidity: What You Need to Know

Noah Rue - 5/3/2019 - 0

When people are admitted to substance abuse treatment centers, they must be screened for other physical and mental conditions to get the best care.