I have always been fascinated by the advances in heart failure specially with the mechanical circulatory support (MSC) devices. Cardiogenic shock is no longer simply cardiogenic shock but a syndrome with a wide array of different presentations as demonstrated by the SCAI Expert Consensus on the Classifications of Cardiogenic Shock (Figure 1) or better yet … Read more
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who would counter the argument that education in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is very important; you would also struggle to find anyone in the healthcare field who would not counter you if you said you said you found the experience of becoming certified and re-certified exhilarating or “fun.” Every … Read more
What is digital health? Digital health is the application of digital technology using mobile applications or wearable sensors for the betterment of health.1 This offers a distinct pathway for advancing healthcare as compared to medical devices and drugs. Digital health is uniquely positioned to tackle multiple unmet needs in healthcare such as improving medication adherence, … Read more
This weekend, I was fortunate to attend the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2019 in Philadelphia. Based on my career interest, I was keen to attend sessions related to the field of arrhythmia and electrophysiology. While late-breaking trials such as ISCHEMIA, COLCOT and DAPA-HF have appropriately and expectedly dominated the highlights of the scientific … Read more
The long awaited results of the ISCHEMIA trial were presented at this weekend’s American Heart Association’s annual scientific meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the Principal Investigator Dr. Judith Hochman (1). This study was a randomized parallel multicenter study that had an aim to compare outcomes of patients with stable ischemic heart disease and had moderate … Read more
These American Heart Association Scientific Sessions have been a breathtaking representation of the diversity, potential and scientific progression of the greater cardiovascular diseases community. Among the flashing lights of landmark trials, late-breaking sessions and Cardiology fanfare, a small contingent gathered in room 202AB for a discussion on cardiovascular outcomes and improved quality of care. Titled … Read more
Better understanding how depression, social isolation, and other psychosocial determinates of health interact with cardiovascular disease is a rapidly growing field of research. Unpacking the relationship between brain function, cardiovascular physiology, and health outcomes is no simple feat. A number of new studies presented on Saturday, November 16th at the “Depression and Psychosocial Influences on … Read more
Anyone who has attended any of the scientific sessions realizes very quickly that it is a marathon, not a sprint. We may have specific goals to accomplish while at the sessions so how can we make the most of our time? Although there is no one right answer, through my personal experience, I believe the … Read more
Keeping tradition with Dr. Ivor Benjamin’s visit to the AHA FIT & Early Career Lounge last year, current AHA President Dr. Bob Harrington came by the Lounge today to engage and interact with FITs and research trainees alike. He expounded on his own journey towards the AHA Presidency, from getting involved with the AHA as … Read more
Attending a scientific conference can be daunting, especially for trainees. You’re still getting your sea legs so-to-speak with regard to your science, and on top of that, you may be presenting a poster or talk to an audience of the most distinguished researchers in your field. Many of us feel the same way, and it … Read more