Provider Detailing
Broken Heart
Case background: A 76-year-old woman presents with symptoms of chest discomfort and pressure radiating to her jaw. An ECG shows deep anterior T-wave inversion’s and an echo shows severe circumferential apical dyskinesis with... Read More
Which BP pill is best for my patient?
A 65-year old black man presents for follow-up of hypertension. He takes HCTZ 25 mg/day and has been slowly increasing his cardiovascular exercise. BP today is 149/99 mm Hg. His BP at home... Read More
Overcoming clinical inertia in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction has a very high mortality but is a great opportunity to improve outcomes with guideline recommended therapies. The degree to which titration occurs in contemporary U.S.... Read More
The Power of Zero Plaque
A 65 year old male, healthy patient is physically active, fit (BMI 23), climbs mountains and is here for an annual physical. BP is 120/80 mm Hg, exam is normal. LDL cholesterol is... Read More