# The Skeptical Cardiologist

Unbiased, evidence-based analysis of the effects of diet, lifestyle, drugs and procedures on cardiovascular health and diseases

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## [Tripping From Nitrous Oxide to Prefrontal Lobotomies](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/tripping-from-nitrous-oxide-to-prefrontal)

_2026-08-15 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

The Skepcardashians will be investigating the history of cardiovascular medicine and surgery in the UK and Portugal

## [Profiles in Prevention: A Youngish Woman with Silent Advanced Coronary Disease](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/profiles-in-prevention-a-youngish)

_2026-08-09 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

Let's check in on Lisa, who I first profiled a dozen years ago

## [Excess Exercise, Part II: Coronary Inflammation in Marathon Runners](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/excess-exercise-part-ii-coronary)

_2026-08-02 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

An emerging tool for assessing coronary risk sheds light on the athlete's calcification paradox

## [Was I Wrong to Check a Blood Test for Alzheimer's Dementia on Myself?](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/was-i-wrong-to-check-a-blood-test)

_2026-07-26 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

Primary doctors and most neurologists are not recommending you get these tests unless you have cognitive impairment, but I wanted to know my levels

## [Pill In The Pocket Approaches to the Management of Atrial Fibrillation](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/pill-in-the-pocket-approaches-to)

_2026-07-24 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

For some patients with paroxysmal atrial fib and relatively infrequent episodes of symptomatic afib, taking an oral anti-arrhythmic on an as-needed basis rather than continuously may be preferable.

## [Are You on the Fence About Starting a Blood Pressure Medication?](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/are-you-on-the-fence-about-starting)

_2026-07-19 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

Millions of Americans have Stage I hypertension with mild elevations of systolic blood pressure between 130 and 140 mm Hg. When does it make sense to start a pill to get them below 130 mm Hg?

## [Is the New Cholesterol-Slashing Pill Approved by the FDA Right for You?](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/is-the-new-cholesterol-slashing-pill)

_2026-07-17 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

Two skeptical cardiologists weigh in

## [Lindsay Graham Died Suddenly From a Tear in His Aorta: Are You Next?](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/lindsay-graham-died-suddenly-from)

_2026-07-13 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

On the importance of knowing with certainty how your loved ones die

## [Ablation versus Medicine for Atrial Flutter](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/ablation-versus-medicine-for-atrial)

_2026-07-10 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

Ablation for atrial flutter is highly effective and safe relative to afib ablation. Should my patient proceed to the procedure directly or pursue other more conservative approaches?

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## [Should We be Screening Cardiac Patients for Disordered Sleep Breathing?](https://theskepticalcardiologist.substack.com/p/association-without-causation-the)

_2026-07-03 · The Skeptical Cardiologist_

There's a constant drumbeat in the medical community to screen and test patients for sleep apnea despite new studies confirming that various sleep apnea treatment modalities don't reduce heart disease