by Richard R. Heuser, MD, FSCAI | Aug 24, 2018 | CDM 2018, Hypertension |
Hypertension rates have been steadily growing for decades. Our health care system is now also facing an epidemic of CHF brought about by a number of factors, including untreated hypertension. As cardiologists, we see a critical opportunity aimed at addressing the...
by Richard R. Heuser, MD, FSCAI | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Case Study: Your 80 year old patient with CHF is already on an ACE inhibitor, appropriate beta blocker, and a spironolactone inhibitor. He has a synchronized pacemaker and an ICD but still comes to the hospital with worsening symptoms every few months. How would you...
by Richard R. Heuser, MD, FSCAI | Aug 6, 2015 | CDM 2015, Diagnosis, PCSK9 |
Dr. Heuser is interested to hear what your approach would be with the following patient. Please comment below with your thoughts. You see a 50 year old gentleman with 3 vessel coronary disease. This non-diabetic, non-smoker really takes care of himself, but in spite...
by Richard R. Heuser, MD, FSCAI | Jun 18, 2015 | CDM 2015, Uncategorized |
A 65 year old asymptomatic woman sees you for therapy. She has a positive family history of early CV mortality. Her cholesterol is over 400 with intolerance to statins. She carries a diagnosis of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). What is the role of the...
by Richard R. Heuser, MD, FSCAI | May 26, 2015 | CDM 2015, Heart Disease |
The following case study will be referenced at the upcoming Cardiovascular Disease Management: A Case-Based Approach, 3rd Annual Symposium, which will take place October 1-2, 2015 at the historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Heuser is interested in...
