A useful update for anyone caring for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD): The new ACC/AHA clinical performance and quality measures for PAD reinforce an important shift in how we think about the disease: PAD care is not just about treating the artery—it’s about...
PAD + diabetes = a high-risk combination. The 2025 ACC Scientific Statement highlights that PAD is often underdiagnosed in people with diabetes—many have atypical or no symptoms—leading to delayed diagnosis, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, and disproportionately high...
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an important cause of acute coronary syndrome, particularly in younger women and patients without traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Key point: think beyond atherosclerosis. SCAD can present with STEMI, NSTEMI, or sudden...
Cardiology pearl 🫀 A "silent" MI can present as just fatigue, nausea, or confusion, especially in women, diabetics, and the elderly. No chest pain doesn't mean no infarct. Always keep ACS on the differential for unexplained weakness or GI symptoms in at-risk patients...