The following report deals with using CT scans to measure plaque formation in arteries which it’s troubling because it is significant radiation to the heart, skin, lungs, and other tissues. Our approach instead is measuring arterial elasticity by using bidirectional ultrasound. There is no harmful radiation involved, it’s inexpensive, and is performed in the office […]
Aug 12
COVID-19 Is Associated with Increased Vascular Risk
In our practice, our patients have been reducing the risk of COVID-19 by following our cardiovascular evaluations for years. Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, reviewing Katsoularis I et al. Lancet 2021 Jul 29 Population-based studies in Sweden suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. COVID-19 is associated […]
