Is My Stent Open?
Here's a scenario that we cardiologists occasionally see. A patient comes into the hospital with chest pain. He goes to the cath lab where he's seen to have...
coronary artery disease
Sometimes Less is More
I saw a patient in my office this week who had received a stent from one of my partners last month. The man was highly satisfied with his...
Can’t Win For Losing
This morning while eating breakfast I came across a story in the newspaper announcing that an occasional glass of wine can increase a woman’s chance of developing breast...
Passing a Stress Test Doesn’t Necessarily Mean a Healthy Heart
Just last week I saw a patient who suffered a sizable heart attack. He came to the hospital quickly and my partners were able to whisk him into...