Feb 5, 2021 This Week in Cardiology Podcast

Carotid screening, AF and alcohol, subcutaneous ICD, and medical education are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week’s podcast. To read a partial transcript or to comment http://www.medscape.com/twic

Carotid Screening

USPSTF Again Recommends Against Carotid Stenosis Screening https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945202

Subcutaneous ICD Recall

FDA Recalls Subcutaneous-ICD Leads Due to Fracture Risk https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945168

Alcohol and AF

Alcohol and the Electric Atrium, Part 2: When BAC Exceeds the Legal Limit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945297

Medical Education

USMLE Stuns Again: Clinical Skills Test Permanently Ended https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/944756

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