I am joined by Shreyas Venkataraman to discuss the physical exam findings of aortic stenosis and how they can help us with the diagnosis and grading of aortic stenosis. We share 2 examples of heart murmurs, discuss likelihood ratios and the physical exam finding that is most consistent with severe aortic stenosis.
Heart failure with recovered ejection fraction – Jane Wilcox
I visit with Dr. Jane Wilcox from Northwestern University to discuss patients with heart failure that later have normalization of their ejection fraction (HFrecEF). We discuss how this population is different from other heart failure populations and common issues in managing them.
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Plant Based Diets with Kim Williams
I visited with Dr Kim Williams, former president of the ACC, to discuss the cardiovascular benefits of a plant based diet. Using stories of patient encounters he shares pearls to take to the bedside and how to talk to patients about plant based diets.
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International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention
Plant Based Doctors: https://www.plantbaseddoctors.org
Association of Black Cardiologists: http://abcardio.org
Caldwell Esselstyn: http://www.dresselstyn.com