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Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful

There’s an iconic image from legendary medical illustrator Frank Netter, MD that I will never forget from my medical school ...

Sometimes Less is More

I saw a patient in my office this week who had received a stent from one of my partners last ...

The Remarkable Cardiac Pacemaker

One of my specialties is the insertion and management of cardiac pacemakers. The history of these remarkable devices fascinates me. While ...

Surgery Without Surgery” For Your Heart

It’s not unusual to slow down a bit as we age. But if you feel easily tired or weak...

Inside Bariatric Surgery: Answers to Your Questions

If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. Since weight loss surgery is typically considered a ...

New Cholesterol Drug Might Be Good News

There’s good news coming out of the world of cardiology drug research. In Chicago this last week at the annual meeting ...

Brain Aneurysms: What You Need to Know

Sometimes called a “ticking time bomb,” an aneurysm is a very rare vascular event in which an artery wall weakens ...

Stress Testing

Warning: This is a long and tedious post that many of you will find boring (I actually fell asleep briefly ...

It’s for Real: Adult ADHD Myths and Facts

Feeling overly scattered or disorganized? Do you find yourself struggling with completing tasks, remaining focused on your responsibilities, and/or unable ...

Psychological Evaluation Before Bariatric Surgery: An Important and Helpful Step

Bariatric surgery is life-changing and requires personal effort to be successful. Those who choose this approach to weight loss have ...

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