There were a lot of interesting presentations at the American Heart Association 2020 Scientific Sessions today. However, I found the most interesting was “But Wait, There are More Targets: SGLT-2 inhibitor…” by Dr. Marc Pfeffer. In his presentation, he discussed how did we end up using an antihyperglycemic drug (SGLT-2 inhibitors) in treating and preventing … Read more
As a first time AHA Scientific Session attendee, I was thrilled with the diversity of topics covered in today’s program. As I learned about topics ranging from structural racism in science and healthcare to the difficulty associated with diagnosing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, I had the opportunity to see some of the major challenges that prevail in … Read more
What do we know about the future? Although millions of possibilities come into mind, one thing is certain. One way or another, our lives are more and more dependent on computers and social media networks. How many of you check on your smartwatch or social media feeds more than once a day? I, for instance, … Read more
The health benefits of fish oil, particularly omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have been studied for decades. The key discoveries regarding the beneficial effects of n-3 LC-PUFAs include anti-inflammation, lowering blood lipid levels, anti-thrombotic effects, and possibly anti-arrhythmia (Mason, Libby, and Bhatt 2020). The market size of fish oil supplements expands rapidly in … Read more
If there is any silver lining to the horror that the COVID-19 pandemic has invoked, it is that this time has positioned us to take a critical look at systemic failures (or successes). Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the institutionalized inequities that scholars have pointed to for decades as the root causes of health … Read more
In a year wrought with challenges spanning social, political, and healthcare spheres, one issue has risen to the forefront of our collective consciousness. Structural racism. What is structural racism? A recently published presidential advisory from the American Heart Association states that “structural racism refers to the normalization and legitimization of an array of dynamics–historical, cultural, … Read more
COVID-19 has dramatically impacted every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to redesign both our work and professional lives to accommodate social distancing efforts to reduce virus transmission. Therefore, the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions is a virtual program this year (1). While we will miss the in-person aspects of a … Read more
In 2019, I was fortunate to be an Early Career Blogger for the AHA and attending the scientific sessions in Philadelphia (pictured below). It seems hard to believe that one year later, the same conference is being held exclusively via an online platform. COVID has caused a lot of changes, including the way we strive … Read more
Last year, I blogged about my experience of attending AHA Scientific Sessions for the first time as an international attendee. As I reminisce about the wonderful experiences and front row seats to the Hamilton musical performance (The Room Where It Happens) at the opening session of #AHA19, I am equally amazed at the fabulous scientific … Read more
Our virtual AHA20 has started with all of the science, engagement and excitement!!! Since many of us are working and still want to squeeze in some time to check out what is going on at AHA20, I have decided to summarize clinical trials to look out for at AHA20 with their brief description. Friday 11/13/2020 … Read more