April 15th, 2014
Case: Assessment of Cardiac Risk and Need for Preventive Medications
Seth Shay Martin, MD and James Fang, MD
A 68-year-old white woman with a history of obesity and depression is seen for cardiac risk assessment. The quality of her diet varies greatly, and she admits to many dietary indiscretions. She has tried several different diets, including low-carbohydrate/high-fat diets. She does not use the treadmill or stationary bicycle in her house or routinely exercise […]
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