Coronary Artery Disease, Questions and Answers

Coronary Artery Disease, Questions and Answers by Jeffrey Dach MD A young doctor sent me an email. He was reading my book on coronary artery disease, called Heart Book, and had a few questions regarding the mechanism of atherosclerosis. He … Continue reading

Coronary Artery Calcification and Lipoprotein (a)

Coronary Artery Calcification and Lipoprotein (a) by Jeffrey Dach MD Sam is a 56 year old music conductor at the local symphony. Lately Sam has been having chest pain unrelieved by antacid drugs. His cardiologist did an evaluation showing that … Continue reading

Calcium Score Determines Who to Treat With Statin Drug

Decision to Start Statin Based on Calcium Score by Jeffrey Dach MD Have you ever wondered why statin drugs seem to be effective for secondary prevention, (people with known heart disease), and not effective for primary prevention (people  without heart … Continue reading

Diabetes, Arterial Calcification and Statin Drugs

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Diabetes, Arterial Calcification and Statin Drugs George is a 54 year old diabetic on statin drug for coronary artery disease. Five years ago, George had an episode of chest pain, which prompted a cardiac cath, during which a stent was … Continue reading

Message from your Heart-Answers for Cardiovascular Disease ICIM March 2019

Answers for Cardiovascular Disease ICIM Phili 2019

Message from your Heart, Answers for Cardiovascular Disease ICIM March 2019 I am excited and look forward to speaking at the upcoming meeting “A Message from your Heart; Answers for Cardiovascular Disease“ with Eric Born, MD Program Chairman and Wendy … Continue reading