Addressing Vascular Plaque Ruptures

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Emile Mohler III, MD A ruptured vascular plaque with subsequent thrombus often triggers the heart attack that occurs without warning. How do we identify and treat at-risk cardiac patients? Host Dr. Lee Freedman discusses an array of tools to evaluate plaque burden and promote plaque stabilization with Dr. Emile Mohler III, associate professor of medicine and director of vascular medicine within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Mohler passed away in October 2017. This interview honors his commitment and dedication to medicine.