Coronary Artery Calcium–Guided Prevention and Microbiome-Centered Nutrition: A Physician-Focused Review Integrating the Clinical Framework of William Davis, MD Quick Summary CAC is most useful when you’re on the fence. In borderline/intermediate-risk patients—or when risk markers conflict—CAC can clarify preventive intensity and improve
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Expert Guide: Managing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Clinical Practice
Expert Guide Managing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Clinical Practice Introduction Cardiovascular kidney metabolic syndrome represents one of the most urgent and complex health challenges of the modern era. The global burden of cardiovascular disease continues to rise at an alarming pace, with prevalence increasing from approximately
Hypertension Guidelines: Are We Overtreating Older Adults?
Hypertension Guidelines: Are We Overtreating Older Adults? Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract This paper evaluates contemporary hypertension treatment guidelines and their clinical application in older adults, with particular attention to the possibility that current practices may contribute to
Why Critical Care Anesthesiologists Are Essential for Modern ECMO Management
Why Critical Care Anesthesiologists Are Essential for Modern ECMO Management Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Introduction Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has become an essential life-support modality for patients experiencing severe cardiac or respiratory failure that is unresponsive to conventional
Mechanical CPR Devices: Worth the Cost?
Mechanical CPR Devices Worth the Cost Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract This paper examines whether mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices provide sufficient clinical and operational benefits to justify their substantial financial cost to healthcare systems. As
BPC-157 and TB-500: Background, Indications, Efficacy, and Safety
BPC-157 and TB-500: Background, Indications, Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Cancer Pre-Screening in Clinical Use Check back later for a possible video summary. Target Audience: This article is written for physicians, clinical researchers, and allied healthcare professionals seeking an advanced understanding
Pulse Pressure Variation: The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED
Pulse Pressure Variation - The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED Introduction Pulse pressure variation remains a critical but underutilized method for assessing fluid responsiveness in emergency and critical care settings. Despite the widespread use of fluid bolus administration in shock and circulatory failure, approximately half
High-Sensitivity Troponin Testing: The End of Unnecessary Chest Pain Admissions?
High-Sensitivity Troponin Testing: The End of Unnecessary Chest Pain Admissions? Introduction The introduction of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) assays has fundamentally transformed the evaluation and management of patients presenting with chest pain in the emergency department (ED). Troponin testing has long been a cornerstone of acute
The Truth About Statin Intolerance Symptoms: Myth or Reality?
The Truth About Statin Intolerance Symptoms Myth or Reality Introduction Statin intolerance represents a major clinical challenge in lipid management and cardiovascular disease prevention. Reported symptoms range from muscle pain and weakness to fatigue and gastrointestinal disturbances, affecting between 5 and 30 percent of patients prescribed
