AHA jewels, readmissions not best at 'Best Hospitals,' and more

Friday, November 30, 2018

From AHA 2018, an analysis gives clue to how empagliflozin cuts cardiovascular risk, and study findings challenge cholesterol guidelines for patients with type 1 diabetes. Also, we take a closer look at how smoke-free policies affect blood pressure, and how magazine-ranked "Best Hospitals" actually perform.

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^{Jim Dwyer, MD}

Jim Dwyer MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist and avid horseman in Prescott, Ariz. Trained at Saint Louis University, he spent more than 30 years in interventional cardiology. He recently hung up his lead apron and has joined a private cardiology practice. Dr. Dwyer has been producing health segments for radio broadcast for 20 years. He has no disclosures.