Archive for May, 2011

Is Fish Oil a Panacea For Cardiovascular Disease?

Among my patients I often get the sense that they believe that fish oil supplements are indicated for all sorts of cardiovascular disorders. Not true. They are not a generalized  (read more...)

Cardiac Rehab Can Boost Survival After Angioplasty, Study Finds But not enough patients take advantage of these programs, experts say

Patients who undergo angioplasty to unblock a clogged artery have better odds of survival if they participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program [...]

Treating Arthritis: A Few Things a Cardiac Patient Should Know

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat arthritis and are among the most frequently used medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter. However, there are some concerns when using these medicines  (read more...)

Is there a chemical to dissolve the plaque?

I’ve been asked this question twice this week. Wouldn’t it be great if, after several decades of plaque accumulation, the “crud” that plugs up our vessels, there was an easy  (read more...)

Surgeons caution against overenthusiasm for TAVI in light of PARTNER A stroke data

A trial of transcatheter aortic-valve intervention (TAVI) underscore the importance of the collaboration between surgeons [...]

Even short-term NSAID use risky in cardiac patients

In patients with prior MI, most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), even when taken for as little as one week, are associated [...]

One in seven strokes occur at night, complicating treatment

"It's important for clinicians to recognize how often 'wake-up' strokes occur," first author Dr Jason Mackey (University of Cincinnati, OH) said in an [...]

Anonymous

Dear Dr. Jerman, We just celebrated my 87th birthday here in Madison Wisconsin. Given my cardiac history my wife and I are amazed and thankful! We both feel thank you  (read more...)

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Dear Dr. Gutierrez & Team, We would like to thank you for your help in caring for Judy. We know she would be so happy to give this photo as  (read more...)

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Dr. Gutierrez, You’re the kind of doctor who treats the person as well as the patient. Thank you for all you do. Happy Doctors’ Day.