clinton.herring@heart.org As I was entering into the Anaheim downtown area, I was just mesmerized by people walking with red tags around their necks bringing a smile onto my face, giving me a sense that they all belong to the same community as me, the scientific community. There are so many emotions running inside me, contemplating how … Read more
Sitting in the second row at Opening Session on Sunday, surrounded by the 180-degree video experience and bathed in red lights, I was moved most by AHA President Dr. John Warner’s call to action. In just these first 2 days at AHA 2017 Scientific Sessions, I’ve learned more about who the AHA is, what they … Read more
Another exhilarating day in sunny Anaheim is over! Today, I was asked a powerful question, “What is one thing in cardiology that you want to change?” My first thought? I’d like to increase the number of women choosing cardiology as a specialty. I can’t help but think of the brilliant minds that we may be … Read more
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a paradox of both increased ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke risk. Atrial fibrillation is prevalent in up to 27% of the ESRD population and further amplifies the stroke risk. However, while the overall ischemic stroke rate is increased 2.5-fold in ESRD as compared to the general population, the rate of hemorrhagic … Read more
Being at the American Heart Association makes me realize (again) that I have one of the greatest jobs in the world. There are so many inspiring people and talks and I am happy that I can share some of my experience in the Early Career blogging program. The first day of the American Heart was … Read more
Walking down the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center, excitement is in the air. There is anticipation of knowledge to be shared and inspiration for research to be presented. The sense of camaraderie and being a part of a cardiology community committed to advancing clinical, basic, and translational research to benefit patients both now and … Read more
Filing up on to the stage and taking their seat behind the microphones, the Early Career Day Panel on mentoring literally ‘set the stage’ for the young investigators at AHA Scientific Sessions 2017. Ranging from junior faculty to seasoned professionals, the speakers introduce themselves and share their top tips for mentoring. The Highlights Emelia Benjamin … Read more
As an attendee of the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Anaheim- California, I have had a chance to attend one of the most comprehensive scientific sessions on tips for early career physicians. This session was very rich and answered some of the questions that we face as early career cardiologists. Particularly, questions … Read more
On my first morning at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, I picked up my badge and joined the stream of scientists flowing through the sunshine-filled hallways of the Anaheim Convention Center before making my way up the escalator to Ballroom B. A panel of personalities commanded a large table at the head of the … Read more