Cardiology
- Leriche syndrome
Physical examination revealed pallor of the toes, cold extremities, dry skin, and absence of bilateral femoral pulses. The patient also disclosed erectile dysfunction.
- Stress testing and noninvasive coronary imaging: What’s the best test for my patient?
A review of current tests, what they measure, their diagnostic and prognostic value, and their limitations.
- How do you effectively evaluate the elderly for alcohol use disorder?
A brief review of clues to an underrecognized and underdiagnosed problem with physical as well as emotional and social consequences.
- The obesity paradox in heart failure: What is the role of cardiorespiratory fitness?
What should these patients be advised about weight management and about cardiorespiratory fitness, a major factor influencing the paradox?
- Statin intolerance and new lipid-lowering treatments
The benefits and safety of statin therapy are clear, but adverse effects continue to pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- What antithrombotic therapy should I use for my patient with atrial fibrillation who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention or had an acute coronary syndrome?
The risk of thrombosis should be balanced with the risk of bleeding.
- The current state of tobacco cessation treatment
Behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy increase success rates. Alternative treatments should not replace or delay the use of known effective therapies.
- Promoting physical activity in older women to maximize health
The optimal type, intensity, and level required to achieve specific health outcomes depend on the disease the patient and clinician are trying to prevent or manage.