Cardiovascular Diseases

A 38-year-old man with a family history of cardiovascular disease asks you about lowering his risk of cardiovascular disease.

Your patient is a 52-year-old woman who is concerned about her risk of heart disease. When asked about her diet, she tells you that she tries to eat healthy, and has recently switched from regular to diet...

John is a 52-year-old man who is concerned about his risk of heart disease and cancer. For years, John has taken omega-3 supplements every day. Recently, he heard about a study that showed that they may not...

Tom is a 47-year-old man who is concerned about his risk of heart disease. Recently, he cut back on soda drinking and replaced it with several cups of 100% fruit juice each day, but has read that so much...

Matt, a 35-year-old man, is looking to begin following a new diet. However, he isn't sure which would be the best, healthiest option.

Christopher is a 40-year-old man concerned about his heart health.

Mark is a 62-year-old African American man with congestive heart failure that severely limits his daily activities.

Geraldine, a 32-year-old woman, comes to your office with her 66-year-old grandmother. She tells you that Grandma “isn’t much for doctors.”

Susan is a 55-year-old woman who recently began following a low-fat diet in order to lower her risk of heart disease.

Ron is a 46-year-old overweight man who is worried about his risk of heart disease. In an attempt to lower his risk, Ron recently adopted a vegetarian diet, but at his most recent check-up, tells you that...