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#540 Hotcakes: Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC score plus PREVENT, blood testing for CRC, oral PCSK9 inhibitors, and more

Sep 28, 2026
59:55

Episode Description

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC scores plus PREVENT for ASCVD risk stratification, blood testing for CRC, a new oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and more. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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Credits

  • Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
  • Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra, MD, MPH
  • Reviewer: Sai S  Achi, MD, MBA, FACP
  • Technical Production: Pod Paste
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP


Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer
  • Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation
  • Anticoagulation for intermediate-risk AF
  • CAC scores added to PREVENT for ASCVD
  • Blood testing for colorectal cancer
  • Oral PCSK9 inhibitor, negative results for pelacarsan and ziltivekimab 
  • Outro


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