The Lipid Center's patient population is a resource for basic metabolic and genetic studies and provides medical residents, cardiology and endocrine fellows with an opportunity to become familiar with the diagnosis and management of hyperlipidemia as it pertains to cardiovascular disease. Currently, there are approximately 1,000 patient visits per year to the Lipid Center. Nuclear Cardiology - Nuclear Cardiology, under the supervision of Dr. Peter Danias, is a collaborative effort with the Nuclear Medicine Division of the Department of Radiology, and provides fellows with the experience necessary to use and interpret a spectrum of cardiac radionuclide exams. Patients' clinical histories and results of exercise or pharmacological stress electrocardiogram testing are reviewed. Results are correlated with other imaging modalities and the results of cardiac catheterization.
All fellows contribute to a teaching file that is maintained by the Nuclear Cardiology Section.
I requirements for training in nuclear cardiology, which is necessary for admittance to the cardiovascular board examination. There is ample opportunity to participate in clinical research and other educational events, such as the New England Nuclear Cardiology Working Group meetings.