Thomas is a 45-year-old man who is concerned about his risk of developing heart disease. He is slightly overweight, and reports that while he does exercise, he has found it difficult to give up salty snacks...
Adam, a 36-year-old overweight man, has been struggling with his weight for many years. He is particularly concerned about his difficulty with giving up salty, crunchy snacks like chips and crackers, which...
Is there a simple office test a clinician might employ to ascertain the adequacy of beta blockade upon exercise heart rate without resorting to formal treadmill testing?
Susan is a 45-year-old woman with hypertension and high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. She is already careful about her daily sodium intake, but is curious if there are any other dietary...
Bernie is a 68-year-old Caucasian male treated with warfarin for atrial fibrillation. He has been taking warfarin for 3 years, and has been so successful with its use that his interval between visits has...
