Who reads The Heart Scan Blog? 2. September 2008 William Davis (0) In the Heart Scan Blog, I am often guilty of speaking out loud of my varied thoughts on this crazy thing that we've created called the cardiovascular healthcare machine. But I discuss it in the context of asking "How could this be done better--better outcomes, more patient-friendly, more accessible . . . more do-it-yourself? The last part is the part that throws most people. Do-it-yourself? My colleagues would claim I'm nuts, suggesting that coronary heart disease is something manageable by yourself. In the conventional pathway, after all, coronary disease is that unpredictable, poorly detected by standard tests, condition that then leads to heart catheterization, stents, bypass , and the like. Several factors distinguish the readers of The Heart Scan Blog that surprised me:--Nearly 60% are women--There are a disproportionate number of Asian people. (Can someone explain this to me?) --A great number have graduate degreesI believe this tells me that The Heart Scan Blog appeals to a somewhat more sophisticated audience. This, to some degree, warms my heart, since it means that I've captured the attention of some people who may be more discriminating and thoughtful in their Internet surfing. However, I also lament the fact that these conversations are not achieving the mainstream. After all,