Freakonomics, M.D.

52. Who Gets a Heart Disease Test?

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Sep 9, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Max's Dad's Heart Attack

  • Listener Max's father unexpectedly had a heart attack and bypass surgery.
  • An angiogram revealed 90+% blockage in three arteries, prompting Max's question about routine angiograms.
INSIGHT

Overtesting in Cardiology

  • Overtesting in cardiology is a significant problem.
  • Studies highlight this issue, with the American Heart Association calling for a reduction in low-value care.
INSIGHT

Harms of Medical Tests

  • Medical tests can have harmful consequences, including radiation exposure and false positives.
  • False positives can lead to unnecessary anxiety and further testing.
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