Description

New article in JAMA asks the age-old question: Are routine EKGs in asymptomatic healthy adults helpful? Dr. McGinn and guest experts review the evidence and latest guidelines. 

Guests:

Dr. Ankita Sagar
System Vice President for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, Physician Enterprise
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Creighton University

Dr. Gary Greensweig
System Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Medical & Quality Officer (CMQO), CommonSpirit Health

Studies referenced: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2820721?guestAccessKey%3Db122716f-826f-4a09-82cb-e32aa6fa0f43%26&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1733927688755673&usg=AOvVaw39iMVRrJYFLIVN1EdHa6ml

Guidelines referenced:

• https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cardiovascular-disease-risk-screening-with-electrocardiography
• https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/cw-ekg.html