eCardioVascular Beat

Summer 2010

Radiation exposure from cardiac testing

How physicians and cath labs can help curb the cumulative and linear cancer risks to patients.
[ Douglas Dawley, M.D., cardiologist, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center ]

Beating the benchmarks on fluoroscopy

Because time is a poor measure of dose, Providence labs have improved on state-mandated measures.
[ Jeff Robins, R.T. (R) (CV), M.B.A., cardiovascular lab manager, Providence Portland Medical Center ]

An endovascular approach to AAA repair

For suitable patients, stent grafting for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduces pain and lowers risks.
[ E. Charles Douville, M.D., thoracic/cardiovascular surgeon, and Brad Evans, M.D., interventional cardiologist; Providence Portland Medical Center  ]

When herbs and prescription drugs mix

Some popular supplements can have consequences when combined with prescription medications.
[ Naji Hamdan, M.D., cardiologist, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center ]

How our own data are improving care

The 5-year-old Providence Vascular Registry helps drive clinical decisions when national study results aren’t so clear.
[ W. Kent Williamson, M.D., vascular surgeon, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center ]

The skinny on saturated fat

When it comes to diet and heart disease, conventional wisdom isn’t always wise.
[ James Beckerman, M.D., cardiologist, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center ]

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