I was in medical school when the JAMA paper came out that reported superiority with sodium bicarbonate IV fluids over normal saline in preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury. This was a Big Deal. Kidney injury is associated with prolonged hospital stays and increased risk of death. I recall carefully making a note of the exact … Read more
Next to the great talks, there are also great posters at the American Heart Association. Some of these posters I would like to highlight in this blog. Muna Hammash presented that interventions such as psychoeducational before and after ICD insertion may improve perceived control and, in turn, quality of life. Dr. Misook Chung … Read more
Whether you are a junior graduate student or an established faculty, there is always something that you can learn. Whether you want to write your very first pre-doctoral fellowship grant or learn how to tweet about your center’s accomplishments, there is always someone that you can count on as your guide. That was the first … Read more
This year’s AHA Scientific Sessions has already provided the medical community with a number of excellent studies. The “GATEWAY” trial addresses the role of bariatric surgery and its effect on hypertension.1 Patients with morbid obesity are well known to be at risk for a litany of cardiorespiratory complications such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, atrial … Read more
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